Another Brisket Question

[Mike MN]

My best (well cheapest) source of brisket is the local Costco. Tried it once, but the poor thing had been trimmed to death and while I'm sure there was a yum-yum window somewhere along the way temp-wise, I missed it.

Is good brisket possible without a reasonable fat cap?

 

[K Kruger]

Possible? Yes, though I'd recommend a shorter, high-heat cook with foil. Some cook it under something (like butt) that will drip on it and baste it; others put bacon on top, but I've never been a fan of this approach.

I'd seek a better source. Apparently Wal-Mart has whole Select packers. Ask arond elsewhere as well. Many places do not display whole briskets but have them in the back.

 

[j. pavone]

i just got back from my lunch break stopping at my local super walmart - picked up a 10.50 lb packer - $1.68/lb. = $17.64. great price considering they cost 3.99/lb in my area. i am going to start it 11pm saturday ready for dinner 4pm sunday. i will post pics late sunday.

 

[Roger P]

^^

$3.99/lb is probably a flat only. I see a lot of flats, or pieces of flats, sold for $3.99 everywhere I go. Never pay more than $1.89/lb for a whole packer. $1.68/lb is what all the Wal-Marts sell it for, and I got one for $1.59/lb at a restaurant supply house.