Brisket Wrap - Brown Paper Bag?

Webass

I do about half dozen or so briskets a year.  I prefer wrapping in butcher paper but can't find anything less than rolls about 1/2 mile long.  I've been "mooching" it from the meat guys at my local Publix but I think they're starting to remember me.  A pair of glasses with a big nose and mustache is an option but I also thought about using a large brown paper bag.  Anyone ever use one? (The brown paper bag that is.)

Thanks! 

Spaightlabs

I think brown paper bags are held together with glue?  Glue might not impart the best flavor...


That said - we used to always cook our turkey in a brown paper bag and it hasn't killed us yet...


I'd say suck it up and buy a roll of butcher paper.

bhedges1987

I bought mine off ceramic grill store for under $30 I think. Don't quote me on the price though.

buzd504

bhedges1987 said:

I bought mine off ceramic grill store for under $30 I think. Don't quote me on the price though.

Quoted.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

sams has the huge white rolls for $40 or so. Its the same as the pink only bleached

moosepro

Used the brown paper bag method before.  The only difference is that the paper bag does not hold together as well but I have never had a problem.  I have always used butcher paper but in a pinch I have used the "brown bag" method and have not noticed a difference.

jimithing

I've heard of people using brown paper bags.  I guess it would work fine but I just like the idea of using products that are food safe.  Maybe I'm just paranoid.  This is what I use.

http://www.amazon.com/Peach-Butcher-Paper-Durable-Carry/dp/B00ZYDRI8K/

Works great.

SmokeyPitt

CGS has it right now for $11.99 for a 24 inch wide x 250' roll. 

https://ceramicgrillstore.com/products/butcher-paper-40-pounds

blasting

Paper bags work just fine.  

However, and I think most on the forum would agree that the more money you can spend on the paper, and any other gadget - the better your Q will taste.

dldawes1

I use HDF !

Carolina Q

I don't do brisket and have never wrapped anything for any reason. Does anyone use paper for butts or non-brisket beef roasts? Never heard of doing it... mostly just curious.

lousubcap

@blasting -  well played.  

EggAg99

I used a brown paper Home Depot refuse bag this weekend and worked fine. I didn't want to buy 1000 ft roll either 

moosepro

Here is a butt wrapped in butcher paper.

Carolina Q

moosepro said:

Here is a butt wrapped in butcher paper.

Thanks. When did you wrap? Have you done a butt without the paper? What is the difference?

moosepro

I have never done one without it has either been foil or paper.  Switched to paper about 2 years ago.  I wrapped at 5 hours and then pulled off at 200 then let sit in an ice chest until i was ready to pull. 

buzd504

I use empty lump bags.

Carolina Q

moosepro said:

I have never done one without it has either been foil or paper.  Switched to paper about 2 years ago.  I wrapped at 5 hours and then pulled off at 200 then let sit in an ice chest until i was ready to pull. 

Okay, thanks. I'll try a butt with paper if you'll try one without.