Brisket Weight Loss

kweitz

Smoking my first brisket this weekend, a prime 14# packer from Costco. How much mass will the protein lose from the cook? Also, I've seen that most cook on the grid, while several of you cook in a pan. Thoughts?

DoubleEgger

I'd say 40% +/- total including trimming. You'll probably trim 2lbs of fat so you'll be at 12lbs starting out and will end up in the 8-9lb range after cooking. As far as size is concerned maybe 15-20%. Folks will drape a brisket over a foil wrapped brick if extra room is required. The brick can be pulled in a few hours when the brisket shrinks. 

GrateEggspectations

This post is a grave disappointment - the title had me reveling at the thought of a diet for which one would consume a steady stream of briskets while simultaneously shedding fat.

lkapigian

GrateEggspectations said:

This post is a grave disappointment - the title had me reveling in the thought of a diet for which one would consume a steady stream of briskets while simultaneously shedding fat.

Yup, Click Bait for me as well

lousubcap

I'm with @GrateEggspectations here.  Looking for a weight loss banquet plan involving brisket-maybe next time.