Large Brisket in a Small Smoker

[ngiovas]

I was at Costco the other day and saw that they had prime brisket for $2.79 a pound and thought "why not". What I didn't think about at the time was how I was going to fit it into my 30" MES.:biggrin1:

I have seen where people have cut them in half, and I have seen where people folded them over to get them to fit. What is the best method for smoking an oversized brisket? If I cut it in half, do I check the temp in one half or both? Do I need to do anything differently, or should I just stick to the usual cooking methods?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I plan to smoke it so it will be ready for Saturday evening. I figured it would be good to come up with a plan in advance so I will be ready to go.

Nick

 

[pjtexas1]

Drape it over a bowl

 

[M.Nolan]

i have used an empty beer can under mine to make them fit, once they start to shrink you can pull it out

 

[guero_gordo]

Haven't had to arch one, but I did have one I had to put a foil shield under to protect it from direct heat.

 

[blazinfire]

I personally like cutting mine to fit. I always cut the thinnest part of the flat and cook it on the side for a snack. It doesn't harm the brisket and gives you a "Taste" early in the cook.

Or drape it over a bowl.