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Separating brisket #5839963 07/20/15 08:49 PM
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First time I've separated the flat from the point before smoking. Had a 14 pounder in fridge and didn't want to be at it all hours. Lit fire at 5:30 this am and put it on before 7. Pulled the point off at 2 after this pic. The flat is running about 10 degrees behind, should be done soon. Curious how it's going to turn out. Anyone done it this way before?


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I've been thinking about it but I usually separate towards the end if I'm making burnt ends. If making burnt ends it usually takes hours longer than the flat. You're getting a great crust and its looking good.


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Interesting I would have thought the point would have taken longer.

I have never tried cooking them split already, may have to some time.


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Yes I've done it and it turned out fine. I don't like to cut or poke my meat at ALL after I put it on, no likey losing juices. Those pics just made me hungry. food

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Point turned out great, still have the flat resting. My phone sux, but...


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YUMMMM. Now I am hungry. looks like you cut with the grain. Try it the opposite way next time, it will be allot more tender when eating.

Never thought about separating before hand. I would just be concerned about how much fat is left on the top of the point. I might have to try this.

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YUMMMM. Now I am hungry. looks like you cut with the grain. Try it the opposite way next time, it will be allot more tender when eating.

Never thought about separating before hand. I would just be concerned about how much fat is left on the top of the point. I might have to try this.


I thought the same thing. Just didn`t want to say anything. Looks good either way.

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Re: Separating brisket [Re: BAND OF BROTHERS] #5841179 07/21/15 03:59 PM
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Yep, wasn't thinking straight at that point drink7


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minor concern.. gotta cut it the other way when you're eatin - unless you shove an entire slice in your mouth.

Looks absolutely perfect. Pretty sure I could down the whole thing about now.

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looks good!
I did one on Sunday..
My wife had an 18lb one in the freezer, too big for just the family for Sunday dinner
I got out my reciprocating saw, washed the blade and cut it in half.

Smoked at around 200 over mesquite for 11 hours and then wrapped it for another hour.

yummy!

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Here is a how to I found, I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/94908/separating-a-brisket


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Great post

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I've never smoked a brisket for under 12 hours. I did a 15lb brisket last week and it took 22 hours. Looks good though.


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nice ring! did you separate or leave intact?


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Excellent!

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I kept mine whole the separated it and put the point back on for burnt ends while the flat rested.


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Looks great TTU, you crutch?


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Tres I do not. I wrap in foil after it's done to let it rest. I also wrap in a blanket and put in a cooler for at least 2 hours.


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I've been using butcher paper lately, and then foil when resting.


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I've head of a lot of people using butcher paper now. When do you wrap it? Can you tell a difference?


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Wrap when it stalls. Seems to come out a little juicier and retains bark a little better since it breaths. I need to do two at same time, 1 foil and 1 paper, but haven't yet.


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