I must be a good dad. My son couldn't pass up a prime brisket so we cooked one today.

Foghorn

We were in HEB picking up a few things for Christmas day and my son and I noticed that they had prime brisket for $4.95/lb.  As he picked them up, one of them was so floppy that we decided that we had to have it - so we picked up a 14 pound packer.  We have no real need for it over the next two days, but figured it would make some good sandwiches or chili over the holiday season even if it didn't turn out perfect.  We cooked bacon on the egg for breakfast and then stabilized it at 290 with the platesetter in place.  Rubbed it with Montreal Steak seasoning and Kosher salt.  We foiled it for the last hour because we had to meet some friends for dinner and needed to get it to the finish line before we left.  I hadn't planned on taking pics and posting this here, but when the slices of the flat folded over the knife as had been previously demonstrated by @Cazzy, I decided I would brag about what a great parent I am for raising a son (now 17) who appreciates good meat, outdoor cooking, and a chance to do it with his dad.   

(note: I realize that having a son who cooks a good brisket doesn't make me a great parent)

caliking

That's a great day right there. You must have done something right as a parent

theyolksonyou

I can only hope my two want to spend time with me at 17. Nice looking brisky

hapster

Looks insanely good!!! Folded pics to rival @‌Cazzy

Merry Christmas!

Foghorn

Thanks for the kind words and Merry Christmas to all.

cazzy

Looks pretty damn awesome! Great pic and an even better day!!

travisstrick

That's a win. I had a Heb prime brisket for $2.98 today.

SGH

The brisket looks phenominal brother. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

fusionhq

Damn!!! I'm in need of a prime!!! Texas, here I come!!

bluebird66

That looks so good!

Mickey

Need your address again please ^:)^

anton

Wow, great job, that knife pic says it all.
:-bd

lousubcap

Most eggcellent and quite and endorsement from your son.  Merry Christmas-

Sammi

All I want for Christmas is to be able to cook a brisket like that.  ^:)^

Foghorn

Thanks and Merry Christmas to all. 

@SGH, I hope you recognize the knife.  Thanks for the recommendation.  I should tell you that the main use I have found for the 14" cimeter so far is as a pizza cutter.  The 8" cimeter and the slicing knife are getting good use though. 

@Cazzy, thanks for the idea of folding it over the knife. 

@travisstrick, I guess I would have had to buy 2 briskets at that price.  I didn't see $4.95 as a bargain but I thought it was very fair. 

cook861

nice cook