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Brisket challenge

onpoint456
onpoint456 Posts: 204
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Ok all, here's the challenge. 

I have a small (5.5lbs) choice brisket (flat) that I have to cook for an impromptu neighborhood cook off.

What would be your approach for ensuring it turns out good? Throw it in and hope for the best? Smoked for a few hours and wrap with broth?

I know it really is up to the meat but want to ensure I don't mess it up.

Thanks!
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  • bikesAndBBQ
    bikesAndBBQ Posts: 284
    I would dry brine to try to keep as much moisture in it as possible. 
    Pittsburgh, PA. LBGE
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,861
    I would hit the search function here or thru google, read a few threads and decide which way you want to go. 
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,825

    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1138233/brisket-how-i-do-it

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  • onpoint456
    onpoint456 Posts: 204
    lousubcap said:
    I would hit the search function here or thru google, read a few threads and decide which way you want to go. 
    Now your asking me to do work ;) it's Friday I'm trying to work as little as possible.
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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
    I would put it in the freezer and go pick up a prime packer at Costco. Unless the challenge includes that specific piece of meat. 

    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • GoooDawgs
    GoooDawgs Posts: 1,060
    Grind it up for burgers and add short rib meat to it.  Or, if you have to cook that particular cut, I'd inject it w/ the Meat Church Holy Cow Brisket injection.  Let the MSG help retain some moisture :)
    Milton, GA 
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  • xfire_ATX
    xfire_ATX Posts: 1,188
    My neighbor made me a deal this week-  I'll go by two briskets, cook one for me for my party and keep the other.  Easy enough right.

    Me- go to HEB and buy this brisket and this size- AND Look for the Wagyu theyve had recently

    Neighbor- I went to RD and bought (2) 9# briskets

    Me- um those are really small, especially after you trim them

    Neighbor- Brings them over last night seasoned.

    Me- why did you season the 2nd one?  I wasnt sure I wanted it cooked yet.

    Neighbor- oh... also I watched a youtube video on trimming.  One of them came apart at the point from the flat.

    Me (This AM)- Opens Covered Foil Pan and sees what appears to be two racks of ribs.

    Me (@ 3 hours into cook after checking remote temp)- Texting neighbor- these are going to be done way before I thought they were. 

    This is (2) "Briskets" on a LGBE.


    This is now the 3rd time he got the raw brisket in a way I asked him not to.  Next time he asks I'll just saying give me the $60 and I'll take care of it.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,861
    Time for a new neighbor or let him tend the BGE for an all-night brisket cook after you have it dialed in.  Talk about watching paint dry.  B)
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • onpoint456
    onpoint456 Posts: 204
    Here goes nothing
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