Chris, This is an excellent tutorial, easy to follow lots of pics. It is essentially fool proof maybe it should be called "The Dummies Guide To Making Brisket".

Thanks Again this has taken the fear out of making brisket and I'm sure all would agree. Its like a paint by number tutorial LOL.

I'm going to try this tomorrow. Thank you for the wonderful tutorial. I can't wait!

very good!

VERY NICE!!!!!!!!
Thanks for taking the time for us Chris

Thanks Chris. :eusa_clap
In retrospect, that's very similar to the way I started doing briskets years ago. The problem was, that over the years, I was trying to improve on the basics. As new products and methods were presented to me I went with the flow and tried new things. That wasn't necessarily a bad thing and my brisket seemed to get better.
But...Tomorrow it's back to the basics with a trimmed and separated packer with a thin coating of EVOO, then coarse sea salt, next is garlic powder and finally black pepper. Just couldn't help adding the EVOO and garlic powder.:wink: The point was also sprinkled with some of my rub for a taste comparison after the cook and some burnt ends.
It's all trimmed, seasoned and in the fridge since about 3 this afternoon and will be smoked tomorrow. Pics in another thread then if all goes as planned.

Again thanks for the KISS thread and the tutorial!

Chris,

Thanks so much for this post. A lot of the tips really helped make my first successful packer brisket.

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fwiw, the left half was cut with an electric knife and the right with a carving knife. I couldn't tell much of a difference in any way and the electric knife really didn't save much time. I know what it stays in a closet in the basement.:biggrin:

Thanks again Chris!

Awesome tutorial with great pics! Thanks

That is a fantastic looking brisket! Very good to hear you had a great brisket, it's my favorite. Well, actually my favorite is the burnt ends, but brisket is still 2nd best.:cool:

nice tutorial

Sir, I bow in your direction- great tute, and a great help. I have *never* seen such nice brisket- now, perhaps, I shall- on my plate! :becky:

I have cooked brisket this way every time, and it just keeps getting better for me, I appreciate this tutorial and actually wrote the recipe down and put it in the recipe box for when computers are no longer needed.. Thanks!!!

First time for me also...thanks alot for the help.

thanks for taking the time to do that man! Very helpful.

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Very good Job on this tutorial. My first brisket tomorrow.

Very helpful info, thanks!