Yes, you can cut a brisket in half before smoking it. Cutting a brisket in half can simplify and shorten your cook. A full-packer brisket can be divided into two cuts – the flat and the point. These two muscles are what make up a full brisket. Brisket is one of my favorite cuts of […]
Cooking steaks on a pellet grill is a no-brainer; the trick is to cook your steak over high heat (500°F) and pull them once the internal temperature hits the doneness you’re looking for. I picked up a number of tips and tricks as a chef and I’ve got all the info to guide you – […]
The best way to keep a brisket warm is to wrap it tightly in aluminum foil or butcher paper and put it in an insulated container. This will keep your brisket warm for 4 hours (more if you’ve got a good cooler). This rest makes it incredibly juicy and tender. When I was working the […]
You can defrost a brisket either using the refrigerator or by submerging it in water. The time each method takes varies. If you’re using the refrigerator, it’ll take 5 hours per pound to defrost. The cold water method defrosts brisket in around 30 minutes per pound. Don’t use your microwave to defrost brisket. Having prepared […]
Want to know why is my brisket dry? The top reasons are that the brisket is too lean, the meat wasn’t brined or injected, the brisket was cooked at too high a temperature for too long, and more! Even though I have been making brisket for what feels like my whole life, even I have […]
If your brisket is coming out tough, there are a few possible reasons: it could be a bad cut, you’re cooking the brisket at a too high a temperature for too long, you’re not resting the brisket for long enough, and more. Coming from a BBQ-loving family, I learned to make brisket as a kid. […]
To slice brisket, you must first separate the two muscles. Then, cut against the grain of each section. It is best to slice the brisket thinly. Having spent a lot of time on the competition circuit around pitmasters, I have discovered the importance of slicing brisket properly. What’s more, I have learned the right way […]
A brisket can weigh between 12 and 18lbs, although it isn’t unusual to come across larger cuts. As someone who loves brisket and has lived all around the country, I have seen and bought my fair share of briskets. This puts me in the perfect position to school you on this topic. In this post […]
If you want an award winning brisket, then a great tasting marinade is the way to go. I have had the opportunity to attend many brisket competitions and to speak with many pitmasters. And, the ones that are winning all those prizes tend to be the ones who have adopted the injection method. Luckily for […]
To get a good bark on your brisket you should trim the fat, use the spices properly, minimize moisture, use the proper temperature, and lots more! I have been on the competition circuit with some of the best pitmasters in the world. This has given me the opportunity to pick up top tips on how […]