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Title: Brisket Flats
Post by: Al b que on September 15, 2017, 01:10:52 PM
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Title: Brisket Flats
Post by: Mike in Roseville on September 15, 2017, 02:08:50 PM
I don't usually do flats...just while packers. But I do mine like Aaron Franklin.

50/50 salt and course ground pepper at 250 degrees (I let the pit rise to 275 degrees toward the end). Wrap in pink butcher paper post stall and cook until 200-203. Rest for two hours.


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Title: Re: Brisket Flats
Post by: Al b que on September 15, 2017, 02:36:37 PM
Not heard the terminology Packer brisket is that whole brisket or a different cut?

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Title: Re: Brisket Flats
Post by: Mike in Roseville on September 15, 2017, 03:08:00 PM
It's the whole thing...Point and flat attached. I cook them because that's what I usually find for sale and it's generally cheaper per lb to cook the whole brisket.


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Title: Re: Brisket Flats
Post by: Sniper-T on September 15, 2017, 03:35:19 PM
Agree with Mike. Whole packers (prefer 12 pound range) also S&P. I know A. Franklin uses a kosher, but we seem to have great results from a quality grey sea salt and use a 50/50 mix with coarse black malabar pepper. Same finish as Mike, except I cook at 235-240.
Title: Re: Brisket Flats
Post by: Travis on September 15, 2017, 03:55:12 PM
Nothing wrong with cooking just the flat. My family likes it's because It's a leaner portion compared to the point and we don't need 12 lbs. of leftovers, lol.
A packer brisket contains the two muscles, flat and point, together.
Basic salt n pepper, spritz when it's lookin dry. Wrap if you choose. I wrap, others don't. Best to try both and find out what's best for you.


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Title: Re: Brisket Flats
Post by: Mkrause on September 16, 2017, 03:51:07 AM
Quote from: Mike in Roseville on September 15, 2017, 03:08:00 PM
It's the whole thing...Point and flat attached. I cook them because that's what I usually find for sale and it's generally cheaper per lb to cook the whole brisket.


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I agree. For example, last time i picked up a brisket at sam's, a prime packer was cheaper than a choice flat.

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Title: Re: Brisket Flats
Post by: Mkrause on September 16, 2017, 03:56:38 AM
Quote from: Mike in Roseville on September 15, 2017, 02:08:50 PM
I don't usually do flats...just while packers. But I do mine like Aaron Franklin.

50/50 salt and course ground pepper at 250 degrees (I let the pit rise to 275 degrees toward the end). Wrap in pink butcher paper post stall and cook until 200-203. Rest for two hours.


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Little off topic but the only butcher paper i can find is a gigantic roll...

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Title: Re: Brisket Flats
Post by: HoosierKettle on September 16, 2017, 06:09:43 AM

Quote from: Mkrause on September 16, 2017, 03:56:38 AM
Quote from: Mike in Roseville on September 15, 2017, 02:08:50 PM
I don't usually do flats...just while packers. But I do mine like Aaron Franklin.

50/50 salt and course ground pepper at 250 degrees (I let the pit rise to 275 degrees toward the end). Wrap in pink butcher paper post stall and cook until 200-203. Rest for two hours.


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Little off topic but the only butcher paper i can find is a gigantic roll...

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I ordered my butcher paper from amazon. It is a pretty big roll but I'm fine with that


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Title: Re: Brisket Flats
Post by: nitis on September 16, 2017, 06:42:07 AM
Rub however you like I use crystal sauce salt and pepper use plenty of salt

Cook at 250-275 until the internal temp stalls out around 165 then wrap in paper or foil until it cracks 200


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