How Long For This Brisket?

[darita]

So I went to the market and saw a nice, thick cut of brisket flat. It's only a piece of the flat, about 5" wide and about 3 lbs. At 275*, do you any idea how long it will take it to get to tender?

 

[sandro]

Nope, could be three hours or could be six, too many variables; you'd be better off using your hands underneath it and test for tenderness. Also, a 3lb brisket flat might be better cooked hot&fast and wrapped in foil or it's gonna be tough as nails

 

[SmittyJonz]

3-4 hours

 

[Cook]

At 275, give yourself at least 6-12 hours ... that will give you plenty of time for a long rest with it bathing in lard or tallow.

 

[BBQ Freak]

check internal temp around 200 degrees and it will be done when it is probe tender and I can never go by time .

 

[darita]

Worked out well. @275, I had nice bark at IT of 180*, so I wrapped in BP with tallow and it was tender at about 6 hours. Even though it was just a piece of flat, it was tender, moist and flavorful. I won't hesitate doing small cuts of brisket again. Next time, maybe a piece of point?

 

[smoke ninja]

I personally would not make bbq brisket with a hunk that small. it's almost impossible to get good results. braise that puppy or try popdaddys night train brisket experiment

 

[darita]

I personally would not make bbq brisket with a hunk that small. it's almost impossible to get good results. braise that puppy or try popdaddys night train brisket experiment

I didn't want to, but whole briskets are out of my affordability range, as are other preferred cuts. This piece was nice and thick and looked pretty good. It turned out better than expected for $20, so me and wife were happy to eat it. We also had good tacos the following day.

 

[kevinstaggs]

... We also had good tacos the following day.

Now that's what I"m talking about.