Brisket-scoring fat?

[Phil Perrin]

I'''ve seen on some posts to score the fat cap on butts,to allow seasoning to penetrate. Has anyone every done this with a brisket?

 

[Dave Hutson]

I would not score fat on either. I WOULD score the "rind" on a picnic, or a ham though.

 

[Paul K]

I'm with Dave, I don't ever score the fat on briskets or butts. The amount of rub used on these shouldn't have any problem infusing its flavor into the meat.

Paul

 

[Mike R. (Heyworth)]

I also do no not score anything. What I do score though is hams or picnics. Scoring these skin/rind on those does help flavor as well as enhance appearance. So much of the fat is gone after cooking a butt or brisket that I don't the scores would do much.