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Large packer brisket question

JeffCowley
JeffCowley Posts: 35
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I was able to pick up a whole packer brisket at Publix last week.  Apparently they're only sold during Passover season.  It is almost 17 pounds and well over 20inches long.  So long in fact that it won't fit in my Large BGE.  What do y'all suggest I do in terms of trimming it down?  Should I simply trim off some of the flat?  Or should I cut it in half--I could put the point section on top and the flat section underneath?  If I cut in half, how would that impact estimated cooking times?

Suggestions?
Eggin', craft beer and good cigars.  Tampa, Florida
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Drape it over a V-rack initially. As it cooks it will shrink up and you'll be able to pull the V-Rack partway through the cook.
    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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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    Brother don't cut it in half. Improvise. Roll a couple of bricks or what ever in some tin foil and set them on the grid. Droop your brisket over the bricks , this will raise the center of your brisket up effectivly shortning it so it will fit. I have done this many times with great results. After a few hours of cooking you can remove the bricks as the brisket will have shrank. Trust me my friend I have done larger briskest on my large egg than the one you are cooking with no problem at all. As always I hope this helps my friend.

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @DMW‌
    Sorry brother I didn't know you were answering that one. Wasn't trying to cut in. Again my apologies.

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  • TexanOfTheNorth
    TexanOfTheNorth Posts: 3,951
    Just make sure that if there is any part of the brisket overhanging your platesetter that you put foil under it to prevent overcooking. Once the brisket has shrunken down, and you've removed your v-rack or bricks, check again for overhang. If there is none then you can remove the foil, otherwise, leave it in place.
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  • JeffCowley
    JeffCowley Posts: 35
    All, I never thought about raising the center and draping the meat over until it cooks down.  Thanks so much for the idea.  I'll definitely be putting up some picks of this one.  My best to all!
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    You are more than welcome my friend.

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,988
    @JeffCowley‌
    Brother don't ever be afraid to ask questions. That is what this forum is here for. There are some very very accomplished cooks on here that are always willing to help. If they are not available some one such as myself is always willing to at least point you in the right direction. Enjoy your egg and let us know how it turns out. And welcome aboard my friend.

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    @SGH No worries here. I think it's good when several  give a similar insight, shows that it's a valid opinion.
    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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  • dlk7
    dlk7 Posts: 1,053
    Here is your reason to get an XL to compliment your large.

    Two XL BGEs - So Happy!!!!

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