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Title: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: greenweb on February 07, 2021, 02:19:36 PM
1. Using my 22"WSM. Turned out good but I got rid of the WSM shortly after this cook.
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2. Using my trusty 26" seems like a logical way to go.  Came out pretty good.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/rsz_20200815_184854.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/rsz_20200816_163630_3.jpg)

3. Using a stacker 22". This turned out pretty good too.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/rsz_20210117_104437.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/rsz_20210117_104958.jpg)

Anyone try separating points and flat and cook one or the other or both on 22" kettle without any stacker?

Btw, nice to be back on the forum after about a year hiatus.
Title: Re: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: michaelmilitello on February 07, 2021, 07:01:30 PM
I've never separated the flat and point.  I prefer the whole packer.  The flat dries out too easily by itself.  I've done whole briskets on the wsm, 26, and ranch.  The ranch is my favorite.  It's by far easiest to dial in and holds temp extremely well but at the expense of being fuel hungry.  I also like that I can do an overnight lns and immediately convert to hot and fast the next day.   Also highly configurable coal arrangements. 


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Title: Re: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: Kneab on February 08, 2021, 04:24:55 AM
I have not separated a brisket on a 22.
But I do separate them on my Summit.
The point goes above the flat and helps keep it from drying out.

This might also be possible on a 22 with a deflector plate and either a stacker or rotisserie ring.

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Title: Re: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: JEBIV on February 08, 2021, 04:39:27 AM
many pro's on the circuit separate, I have not ever separated but I have always had a ranch or 26 to cook on too
Title: Re: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: michaelmilitello on February 08, 2021, 07:55:04 AM
Separating the muscles to me is quite a tedious process, especially the point.  If you want good bark, there's a lot of fat to trim to expose meat.  I trim quite severely though. 


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Title: Re: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: Darko on February 08, 2021, 03:54:50 PM
I use a hybrid method.
Put it on the 26er around 9pm, with some nice smoke. Around midnight it  goes in the oven at 225, and I go to bed.
Title: Re: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: WNC on February 08, 2021, 04:36:27 PM

Quote from: Darko on February 08, 2021, 03:54:50 PM
I use a hybrid method.
Put it on the 26er around 9pm, with some nice smoke. Around midnight it  goes in the oven at 225, and I go to bed.
Just wrapped in foil or just into a pan? Sounds like an interesting method. I don't think I've ever gotten a brisket right


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Title: Re: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: Foster Dahlet on February 08, 2021, 09:04:36 PM
Quote from: greenweb on February 07, 2021, 02:19:36 PM
1. Using my 22"WSM. Turned out good but I got rid of the WSM shortly after this cook.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/rsz_20200612_215431_2.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/rsz_20200613_131131.jpg)

2. Using my trusty 26" seems like a logical way to go.  Came out pretty good.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/rsz_20200815_184854.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/rsz_20200816_163630_3.jpg)

3. Using a stacker 22". This turned out pretty good too.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/rsz_20210117_104437.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/rsz_20210117_104958.jpg)

Anyone try separating points and flat and cook one or the other or both on 22" kettle without any stacker?

Btw, nice to be back on the forum after about a year hiatus.
Welcome back.  I wondered where you were.  Glad to have you here.

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Title: Re: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: michaelmilitello on February 09, 2021, 06:23:47 AM
Quote from: Darko on February 08, 2021, 03:54:50 PM
I use a hybrid method.
Put it on the 26er around 9pm, with some nice smoke. Around midnight it  goes in the oven at 225, and I go to bed.
That's basically what I do.   Once you're wrapped, a BTU is a BTU at that point.  Saves fuel and going out in the cold more often. 


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Title: Re: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: Darko on February 09, 2021, 04:19:19 PM
Quote from: WNC on February 08, 2021, 04:36:27 PM

Quote from: Darko on February 08, 2021, 03:54:50 PM
I use a hybrid method.
Put it on the 26er around 9pm, with some nice smoke. Around midnight it  goes in the oven at 225, and I go to bed.
Just wrapped in foil or just into a pan? Sounds like an interesting method. I don't think I've ever gotten a brisket right


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In a pan, covered with foil. I use the same method with shoulder to make pulled pork, Still get the smoke ring.
Title: Re: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: Darko on February 09, 2021, 04:33:17 PM
And a good nights sleep.
Title: Re: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: FatBottomGrills on February 09, 2021, 05:06:23 PM
I see the the sense in utilizing the oven after the smoking is done. I'll try that next time. Save the coals. Good idea

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Title: Re: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: Shoestringshop on February 09, 2021, 06:01:16 PM
To do mine... I waited for the perfect weather -5 below, drank beer, and take naps in garage and then pray that it turns out good. 😂

It worked!
Title: Re: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: JEBIV on February 10, 2021, 05:00:55 AM
Quote from: Shoestringshop on February 09, 2021, 06:01:16 PM
To do mine... I waited for the perfect weather -5 below, drank beer, and take naps in garage and then pray that it turns out good. 😂

It worked!
Prayer is powerful, and beer and naps are nice !!
Title: Re: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: greenweb on February 13, 2021, 08:01:36 AM
Quote from: michaelmilitello on February 09, 2021, 06:23:47 AM
Quote from: Darko on February 08, 2021, 03:54:50 PM
I use a hybrid method.
Put it on the 26er around 9pm, with some nice smoke. Around midnight it  goes in the oven at 225, and I go to bed.
That's basically what I do.   Once you're wrapped, a BTU is a BTU at that point.  Saves fuel and going out in the cold more often. 


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Almost same for me. I usually let it go at @250 for about 6 to 7hrs until the outer meat has nice bark on it. It could be just before or after stall at around 160 to 175f I temp.  It is then tightly rapped in butchers paper with some liquid inside, in the oven at @300f  till IT meat is at 202 to 205f.


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Title: Re: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: JEBIV on February 13, 2021, 08:51:19 AM
I have never tried the alternate BTU method LOL
Title: Re: Few ways to cook full size packer briskets
Post by: HoosierKettle on February 13, 2021, 09:52:12 AM

Quote from: JEBIV on February 13, 2021, 08:51:19 AM
I have never tried the alternate BTU method LOL

I always use the oven after wrap. I'm a coal miser.


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