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    My brisket is too big - Help

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    Picked up an 8.3 pound brisket to cook this weekend on my Minimax, and as I expected, it's a bit too big for the lil' guy.  I tried wrapping some foil around a firebrick, but the MM dome is too small for that and it would be touching.  So I have no choice but to cut some off.  Should I take from the flat end, or from the point?  I would assume to cut some away from the point, since I plan on slicing the flat to serve.  But would love the experts to weigh in.  Thanks
    LBGE (2012), MiniMax (2014), and too many Eggcessories to list.  - Sudbury, Ontario
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      Personally, the point is my favorite part of brisket, I would cut off part of the flat. You can grind it up for burgers.
      They/Them
      Morgantown, PA

      XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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      You can fold the brisket and cook it .. it will shrink and then open it up to fit the MM
      LBGE & Mini
      Orlando, FL
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      Drape over a foiled brick or a grilling veggie basket....
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      theyolksonyou said:
      Drape over a foiled brick or a grilling veggie basket....
      Tried that, wont fit in the MM dome.
      LBGE (2012), MiniMax (2014), and too many Eggcessories to list.  - Sudbury, Ontario
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      Cut some of the flat off and put it under the point bud. Fat from the point will keep basting the flat piece.

      Steve 

      Caledon, ON

       

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      TWSS :lol: 
      Had the same dilemma with a 11# that I was gonna try to finagle into my MM. And I ended up using the LG. If you had to cut it I'd go with Dwayne's suggestion. I've found about the largest I could fit into the MM would be a 8# to maybe a 9# packer using the CGS WOO with PS set-up. Good luck. Please document this cook. 
      LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
      Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
      Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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      Cut the flat and grind like stated above. Some good burgers there.
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      NPHuskerFL said:
      TWSS :lol: 
      Had the same dilemma with a 11# that I was gonna try to finagle into my MM. And I ended up using the LG. If you had to cut it I'd go with Dwayne's suggestion. I've found about the largest I could fit into the MM would be a 8# to maybe a 9# packer using the CGS WOO with PS set-up. Good luck. Please document this cook. 
      You actually fit one that size??  I have the woo and PS.  But then I out it on, it hung off both ends.  Even over a brick in the center, it rubbed up against the lid when closed.
      LBGE (2012), MiniMax (2014), and too many Eggcessories to list.  - Sudbury, Ontario
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      edited March 2015
      @DMW -Well that's great news. Thanks everyone. So excited for a weekend of Ice Fishning (mostly ice drinking). If it can touch the sides, I'm good. 



      LBGE (2012), MiniMax (2014), and too many Eggcessories to list.  - Sudbury, Ontario
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      You're good to go.  Excellent looking briskie!
      Steve 
      XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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      @Greeno55 I'd be worried if you're not touching the sides :pensive: 
      Memphis, TN ----> Chattanooga, TN
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      Stoked to see how things turn out - hope the lump lasts all night.
      +++++++++++++++++++++++++++
      Austin, Texas.  I'm the guy holding a beer.
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      sumoconnell said:
      Stoked to see how things turn out - hope the lump lasts all night.
      That's my concern as well. Going to work in making a good fire, and see. Worst case I'm thinking is having to pull a touch early, wrap and refill for the last couple hours. Not ideal, but hopefully won't pooch the cook. 
      LBGE (2012), MiniMax (2014), and too many Eggcessories to list.  - Sudbury, Ontario
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      @Greeno55 have not done a brisket on my MM "yet". I figured a 8#-9# would fit. This would of course would depend upon the length of the cut. 
      LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
      Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
      Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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      DMW said:
      Personally, the point is my favorite part of brisket, I would cut off part of the flat. You can grind it up for burgers.
      I agree cut off the flat.  If you don't have the wherewithal to grind it, semi-freeze it, slice really thinly and then marinate/season and grill directly over high heat, 45-60 seconds per side.  Fantastic in lettuce wraps, tacos, sandwiches, or on a toothpick with some horseradish sauce as an appetizer.

      LBGE

      Pikesville, MD

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      if your going to low and slow cook it you could get rid of the platesetter and lower the grill, use several layers of tin foil instead


      fukahwee maine

      you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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      It's all about size. 
      New Albany, Ohio 

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      The size of the meat is not the problem...it's the size of the vessel. The cooking vessel...We are talking about BBQ right?
      Fish, Hunt, Cook....anything else?

      1LBGE, 1MMBGE, somewhere near Athens GA
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      How many "that's what she said" jokes can you find in this thread? 
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      ksmyrl said:
      The size of the meat is not the problem...it's the size of the vessel. The cooking vessel...We are talking about BBQ right?
      So it shouldn't be like throwing a hotdog down a hallway.  Nothing wrong with a tight squeeze. After all after your done it shrinks. :fearful: 
      LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
      Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
      Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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      Will cooking like I have it above, all curled up, with little room around it add significant time to the cook? Making it tonight. 
      LBGE (2012), MiniMax (2014), and too many Eggcessories to list.  - Sudbury, Ontario
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      Shouldn't. As it shrinks room will become vacant. 
      LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
      Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
      Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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      NPHuskerFL said:
      Shouldn't. As it shrinks room will become vacant. 
      Then you're done. Have a smoke. 
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      edited March 2015
      All of you stop being  infantile .... plus everytime I read your comments it is all I can do to not lol.  I'm in an office and must keep a straight face.

      Don't tell your problems to people.  80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.


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      Ozzie_Isaac said:
      All of you stop being  infantile .... plus everytime I read your comments it is all I can do to not lol.  I'm in an office and must keep a straight face.
      If you were on eastern time you could be drinking too. 
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      Where's the results?
      Seattle, WA
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      Getting off work late here.  Please document this one well with pics in the MM start to slicing. Thanks.
      LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
      Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
      Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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      Huh huh huh. You said "infantile". 
      Fish, Hunt, Cook....anything else?

      1LBGE, 1MMBGE, somewhere near Athens GA
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      In Nigeria that could be grounds for a divorce =)
      Corpus Christi, Texas.  LBGE x 2, Weber Smoky Joe, and Aussie Walk-About
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