Thin Brisket - strategy questions

YokeUp · 03-13-2012, 04:17 PM

OK, got ahold of some really good looking Prime briskets, but they are on the thin side away from the point. Kind of hard to tell what the end closest to the point will be like but I have some questions:
1. What do you suggest for cutting it for a KCBS box?
2. Would you go with the thin cut, or go on the bias and make them longer?

Any help you can give with them would be greatly appreciated.

smoke-n-my-i's · 03-13-2012, 04:21 PM

ALWAYS cut across the grain.....

RangerJ · 03-13-2012, 04:47 PM

Depends on how you cook. If you seperate prior, it will give you a better idea of the lay of the land.

If you don't, then once complete and you seperate you can get a feel for what's going on. While I trim prior, you can trim the ends in KCBS so, you can cut them as long as you want and adjust accordingly.

Good luck!

Smoke'n Ice · 03-13-2012, 05:02 PM

You can cut them cross grain at an angle to broden the width of the slice, not the length, but be careful as too drastic an angle can affect tenderness by having a mouth fill of having cut with the grain.

glenntm · 03-13-2012, 05:42 PM

Were with Pappa Charlies. Trim prior to cooking and size for the box.

big matt · 03-13-2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoke'n Ice

You can cut them cross grain at an angle to broden the width of the slice, not the length, but be careful as too drastic an angle can affect tenderness by having a mouth fill of having cut with the grain.

This is exactly what we do in the case of a thin flat..I can turn a one inch slice into a two inch one just by angling the blade slightly..we also trim to fit like Tom mentioned.

Capn Kev · 03-13-2012, 08:25 PM

How thin is thin? If it's 1" or above then you really shouldn't worry about it. Just fill that box with perfectly cooked, flavorful and tender brisket and it will score well.

YokeUp · 03-14-2012, 03:21 AM

Thanks everybody, you guys have been a great help and I appreciate it very much, God bless ya

03-13-2012, 04:17 PM	#1
YokeUp On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-30-11 Location: Ponchatoula, LA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thin Brisket - strategy questions OK, got ahold of some really good looking Prime briskets, but they are on the thin side away from the point. Kind of hard to tell what the end closest to the point will be like but I have some questions: 1. What do you suggest for cutting it for a KCBS box? 2. Would you go with the thin cut, or go on the bias and make them longer? Any help you can give with them would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Give it to God - Competition BBQ http://www.yokeup.net/BBQ.html XXL Charcoal Baskets http://www.yokeup.net/XXLBaskets.html

03-13-2012, 04:21 PM	#2
smoke-n-my-i's is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-27-07 Location: Hillsborough, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	ALWAYS cut across the grain..... __________________ KCBS Member Smoke-N-My-I's Competition BBQ Team 2 Chargriller SuperPros with SFB's 2 UGLY drum smokers Weber 22 1/2" & 18 1/2" Kettle Super fast RED Thermapen Screaming fast ORANGE Thermapen KCBS Certified Table Captain

03-13-2012, 04:47 PM	#3
RangerJ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-04-08 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Depends on how you cook. If you seperate prior, it will give you a better idea of the lay of the land. If you don't, then once complete and you seperate you can get a feel for what's going on. While I trim prior, you can trim the ends in KCBS so, you can cut them as long as you want and adjust accordingly. Good luck! __________________ www.pappacharliesbbq.com Cooking on a Baby J by Jambo Are You Ready to Throwdown?

03-13-2012, 05:42 PM	#5
glenntm On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-13-10 Location: Chandler, AZ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Were with Pappa Charlies. Trim prior to cooking and size for the box. __________________ I.A.B. 30 BBQ Chandler, AZ

03-13-2012, 08:25 PM	#7
Capn Kev is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Littleton, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How thin is thin? If it's 1" or above then you really shouldn't worry about it. Just fill that box with perfectly cooked, flavorful and tender brisket and it will score well. __________________ Kevin Feit Swinestone Cowboys BBQ Team FEC-100, Traeger Texas 075, WSM 22.5", UDS, KCBS CBJ #54829

03-13-2012, 05:02 PM	#4
Smoke'n Ice is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-08-09 Location: Plano, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You can cut them cross grain at an angle to broden the width of the slice, not the length, but be careful as too drastic an angle can affect tenderness by having a mouth fill of having cut with the grain.

03-14-2012, 03:21 AM	#8
YokeUp On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-30-11 Location: Ponchatoula, LA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks everybody, you guys have been a great help and I appreciate it very much, God bless ya __________________ Give it to God - Competition BBQ http://www.yokeup.net/BBQ.html XXL Charcoal Baskets http://www.yokeup.net/XXLBaskets.html