First Brisket Cook

Kroger

12.5 lb Brisket I picked up at my local Giant here in Northern VA. I was a bit surprised they carried a packer brisket and when I noticed it was on sale for 2.99 a lb, I couldn't pass up the chance to try my first brisket. Smoked for 6-7 hours and wrapped in foil for a few more. Smoked at 250 over hickory.



This was not a Prime grade cut. In fact, I couldn't see any markings for either select or choice, so I'm not really sure. Some spots looked a little dry, but overall I was pretty happy with how things turned out for my first brisket cook!

nolaegghead

Looks good, probably a better first than most for brisket!

lousubcap

Great result right there.  Congrats on the outcome especially right out of the gate.  

lkapigian

Nice bark--

Kroger

Thanks guys. I learned a few things and I have another one in the freezer that I will try again soon. The fatty side came out really nice, and I'm looking forward to some burnt ends tonight. 

NC_Egghead

Nice smoke ring. Looks good from here!

Egghead_Ty

nolaegghead said:

Looks good, probably a better first than most for brisket!

I agree!  Looks better than my first brisket, I made the mistake of pulling my first one to early cause I was afraid I was over cooking it lol.  If I remember right I pulled it at an IT of 185 deg instead of taking it up to 205+ deg, the taste was great but it was definitely a little in the tough side lol.  Learned real quick from that one

EggNorth

Great looking brisket.  I need to get mine to look like that.

johnnyp

Picture perfect brisket.  Hope it tasted as good as it looks

Nature Boy

I am in Northern VA and never seen that either. Which Giant??? Thanks!
Chris

SmokingPiney

That's a good looking brisket.

Well done! 

Kroger

Nature Boy said:

I am in Northern VA and never seen that either. Which Giant??? Thanks!
Chris

Nature Boy, Springfield Giant off of Rolling RD. It's the one close to the Costco off Fullerton. It's near the Saratoga neighborhood. I was a bit stunned as I turned the corner to the meat counter cause you can spot the packer brisket a mile away. I've seen packers at some of the Asian grocery stores, like Fresh World off of Backlick RD. They have a huge selection of larger cuts that are in the cryovac packages. It's a shame the Costco's around here only carry the flats. 

Markarm4119

Nice looking cook there ! I actually found a full packer at Mall of Georgia Costo about a week ago, a rarity indeed !

Kroger

Chris (Nature Boy), I was back at the Giant in Springfield and ran into the meat manager. He said it was a one off that they received these packers. So it doesn't seem like it's a regular item for them. Price went up to 3.99 lb. There were two there this morning. I wouldn't make the trip up from Manassas knowing this is not a regularly stocked item. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

That looks better tha my first 20. And FWIW, If it's not marked, you can assume it's select.