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Old 05-19-2015, 12:23 AM   #1
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This last weekend I picked up an Angus, 10 Lbs brisket from RD. I trimmed the fat cap side down to the quarter inch. There was little to trim on the fat cap side. I then trimmed the opposite side fairly clean of fat.i trimmed out the wedge of fat between the point area and the flat as well. Cooked on my stick burner per Bludawg's numbers to the "butter" pierce feel and it felt very tender which seemed to temp at about 205°... Result; Awesome taste. Very tender but a little dry (not bad). Bottom line is it seemed a bit lean in the point but of coarse more so in the flat. Question; Does a 10 Lbs brisket have less tendency to produce a fattier (moist) end product than a 15 Lbs brisket???
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Old 05-19-2015, 12:39 AM   #2
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A 10 pound brisket, when properly cooked and the fat and connecting tissue have rendered properly, will leave about enough edible meat for a good sized chopped beef sammich. Next time get a good beef brisket instead of an Angola goat brisket!

On the serious side, sounds like you may have overcooked it a bit. I would not have trimmed one that small as much as you said you did. But, any brisket is better than no brisket is the bottom line.

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Old 05-19-2015, 08:10 AM   #3
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It sounds like the brisket could have used more marbling. I'm real picky when I choose my briskets, I always look for that speckled or striped marbling along the sides and top of the brisket, I pay no attention to the grade because it's unreliable.
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Old 05-19-2015, 08:29 AM   #4
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Every brisket is different, so size isn't that big of a deal. But... I prefer briskets that are at least 12 lbs, with 15 lbs being my sweet spot. They just seem to cook better to me. I still look for good marbling a flexible, thick flat and a big point, regardless of size.
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Sounds undercooked. I have cooked 8LB full briskets that came out great. In my family only 2 of us eat brisket. I have even split a big one lengthwise and cooked it. It's all about getting it probe tender and not coming up short or leaving it too long. I trim very aggressively to get the thickeness more even and to help them cook faster.
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In the last 2 years, I have tried to buy bigger briskets. I have been trying to get them close to 18lbs. I also have started to prefer choice and prime cuts due to the increased marbling in the meat...

Here's my reasoning...When you take into account the yield after trimming and cooking, you get more of every best part of the brisket. I want the largest point possible from the brisket so I can slice and carve it up for burnt ends and moist slices. I also get alot more lean slices for the pickier eaters.
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I tend to agree on the marbling Blame the Cow for bad genes. When you pick out the next one look for good marbling in the Flat, a tail that is at least 1" thick in the thinest part & the point will follow suit
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Thanks guys. Very interesting; "15 Lbs vs. 8 Lbs", "Over cooked vs. Under cooked" etc. I know it's so hard to give advice without pictures, temp variances and style but that's what makes a brisket a personal achievement. There are a lot of things you can cook by just following instructions but brisket........ Well, not so much. I'll try again this weekend and pay more attention to my purchase. Honestly all I did was check the "ease of bend" in the store. I will look for a 12-15 Lbs cut with good marbling in the flat and 1" plus - thickness at the flat end as Bludawg mentioned. Thanks to all of your input!
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The Flop last thing I look for as it is unreliable.The Brisket may be cyroed tight or there might be more hard fat that will through you off.
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