Did I buy the right thing?

bo.dubya · 03-10-2019, 09:13 PM

Hello everyone! First post, glad you all are here.

I've smoked a few brisket flats with mediocre results (everyone always says it's great and it all gets eaten, but it's not as good as store bought BBQ to me).

I'm getting ready to smoke another brisket for a house party next weekend, and wanted to try to do a whole brisket this time. I've found that whole briskets are difficult to find in Cincy... I tried Meijer and when I asked the guy behind the counter for a brisket I was given this. It wasn't marked as a whole brisket on the packaging, so I wanted to ask you all if I did indeed get a whole brisket, flat and point, or if it may be some other cut. He slapped a sticker on it that reads "BRISKET FLAT CUT BNLS CRYO".

Thanks!

SmokyDick · 03-10-2019, 09:15 PM

It says flat right on the label.

Speeed · 03-10-2019, 09:17 PM

That is just the flat and not a whole packer brisket unfortunately.

InThePitBBQ · 03-10-2019, 09:19 PM

Welcome Dubya!

They sold you just the flat, looks like it's got some of the seam near the point intact that's got potential for some tasty Q.

You may do better at the club stores like Costco or Sams they both carry prime packer briskets now.

Speeed · 03-10-2019, 09:27 PM

This post has pic of what you're looking for.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=57882

EyeBurnEverything · 03-10-2019, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by InThePitBBQ

Welcome Dubya!

They sold you just the flat, looks like it's got some of the seam near the point intact that's got potential for some tasty Q.

You may do better at the club stores like Costco or Sams they both carry prime packer briskets now.

Yeah, theres probably some point where they cut it. Those are my favorite slices, but they should have cut that on an angle so the flat was against the grain. Butchers these days......

bo.dubya · 03-10-2019, 09:49 PM

Thanks everyone for clarifying, I was told it was the whole packer, but the label had me second guessing. Glad I asked. Time to buy a costco/sams membership I guess.

This one is getting smoked anyway, of course!

drunkenmeatfist · 03-10-2019, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokyDick

It says flat right on the label.

A while back I had the butcher separate a packer so I could buy the point only. Once it was separated and repackaged the label still said whole brisket. Good to see you found another thread where you can live up to your username though. Doing that here must be exhausting.

drunkenmeatfist · 03-10-2019, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bo.dubya

Thanks everyone for clarifying, I was told it was the whole packer, but the label had me second guessing. Glad I asked. Time to buy a costco/sams membership I guess.

This one is getting smoked anyway, of course!

If you don't want to commit to a membership or just want to try this on a one off basis I believe Sam's will let you do a day pass where they add 10% on to your total price at checkout.

InThePitBBQ · 03-10-2019, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bo.dubya

Thanks everyone for clarifying, I was told it was the whole packer, but the label had me second guessing. Glad I asked. Time to buy a costco/sams membership I guess.

This one is getting smoked anyway, of course!

No worries, everyone has to start somewhere and you could have done worse that looks like a nice cut all in.

What do you cook on?

angryelfFan · 03-11-2019, 05:17 PM

Try Costco or Gordon's

BillN · 03-11-2019, 08:55 PM

Definitely a flat, if it were me I would rub with SPOG and cook as is no need to trim further.

Dixie Chicken · 03-12-2019, 02:06 PM

Check to see if there is a Restaurant Depot in your area. If so, they sell whole packers. Make sure you don't get a "nose off" one for most of the point has been removed. Find a floppy, choice quality with the flat not getting too thin. RD has their own Superior Grade which I believe is choice. The one in my area does not require membership or a tax number.

Walmart here in AL sell whole packers, they might in the Cincinnati area.

Big N Hot · 03-12-2019, 05:17 PM

Trim the fat on top and go for it.

Smoking Piney · 03-12-2019, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bo.dubya

Thanks everyone for clarifying, I was told it was the whole packer, but the label had me second guessing. Glad I asked. Time to buy a costco/sams membership I guess.

This one is getting smoked anyway, of course!

You can make some fine eating from that flat.

03-10-2019, 09:13 PM	#1
bo.dubya Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 03-08-19 Location: Cincinnati, Name/Nickname : Jaybo	Did I buy the right thing? Hello everyone! First post, glad you all are here. I've smoked a few brisket flats with mediocre results (everyone always says it's great and it all gets eaten, but it's not as good as store bought BBQ to me). I'm getting ready to smoke another brisket for a house party next weekend, and wanted to try to do a whole brisket this time. I've found that whole briskets are difficult to find in Cincy... I tried Meijer and when I asked the guy behind the counter for a brisket I was given this. It wasn't marked as a whole brisket on the packaging, so I wanted to ask you all if I did indeed get a whole brisket, flat and point, or if it may be some other cut. He slapped a sticker on it that reads "BRISKET FLAT CUT BNLS CRYO". Thanks!

03-10-2019, 09:17 PM	#3
Speeed Take a breath! Join Date: 02-25-19 Location: Philly Area Name/Nickname : Speed	That is just the flat and not a whole packer brisket unfortunately. __________________ Primo XL \| 36" Blackstone \| 20x36 Lone Star Grillz \| RecTeq RT-700 \| PBC \| Weber 22" Master Touch \| Fireboard

03-10-2019, 09:19 PM	#4
InThePitBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-31-19 Location: South Bend, IN Name/Nickname : Bob	Welcome Dubya! They sold you just the flat, looks like it's got some of the seam near the point intact that's got potential for some tasty Q. You may do better at the club stores like Costco or Sams they both carry prime packer briskets now. __________________ Shirley Fabrication 24 X 70 elevated straight back "Fire for Effect"

03-10-2019, 09:27 PM	#5
Speeed Take a breath! Join Date: 02-25-19 Location: Philly Area Name/Nickname : Speed	This post has pic of what you're looking for. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=57882 __________________ Primo XL \| 36" Blackstone \| 20x36 Lone Star Grillz \| RecTeq RT-700 \| PBC \| Weber 22" Master Touch \| Fireboard

03-11-2019, 05:17 PM	#11
angryelfFan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-28-16 Location: Ann Arbor (but still a Buckeye fan)	Try Costco or Gordon's __________________ PK Original Weber Smokey Mtn 18.5" Humphrey's Battle Box Shirley 24 x 42 Straight Back

03-10-2019, 09:15 PM	#2
SmokyDick Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-13-18 Location: KY Name/Nickname : Rich	It says flat right on the label.

03-10-2019, 09:49 PM	#7
bo.dubya Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 03-08-19 Location: Cincinnati, Name/Nickname : Jaybo	Thanks everyone for clarifying, I was told it was the whole packer, but the label had me second guessing. Glad I asked. Time to buy a costco/sams membership I guess. This one is getting smoked anyway, of course!

03-11-2019, 08:55 PM	#12
BillN somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 03-14-16 Location: St David, Az. Name/Nickname : Bill	Definitely a flat, if it were me I would rub with SPOG and cook as is no need to trim further. __________________ Bill, from Cochise County Arizona LSG 24 X 36 Horizonatal Offset w/warming oven, 32" fire pit with swinging cooking grate, PK 360 w/Grill Grates

03-12-2019, 02:06 PM	#13
Dixie Chicken Got Wood. Join Date: 09-05-17 Location: Chelsea, Alabama	Check to see if there is a Restaurant Depot in your area. If so, they sell whole packers. Make sure you don't get a "nose off" one for most of the point has been removed. Find a floppy, choice quality with the flat not getting too thin. RD has their own Superior Grade which I believe is choice. The one in my area does not require membership or a tax number. Walmart here in AL sell whole packers, they might in the Cincinnati area.

03-12-2019, 05:17 PM	#14
Big N Hot Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-30-17 Location: Huntsville, AL	Trim the fat on top and go for it.