Packer With Slash Mark

[Dan N.]

Just a question as to why certain packers have a slash mark on the flat portion. We use packers for competition and more than once the slash mark kinda ruins our presentation. A couple of times the slash runs with the grain and its about 1/2" deep. This past weekend at least the slash ran across grain so we could get good slices. More than once the slash has been covered with some fat to disguise it. I have been told that these packers were "seconds". What are these?

Thanks - Dan

 

[j. pavone]

I have bought packers with a slash in them from walmart and i think they might knife marks. Some cuts are 1-2 inches deep but only 3-4 inches long

 

[D Larsen]

Dan,

An interesting post ! I noticed a "slash" in the tri-tip I did last week. I'll be curious to see what others think....is it something deliberate, or just a random knife out of control !

Dean...

 

[Dan N.]

Hate to bump this, but would really like an answer from any butchers out there.

Thanks - Dan

 

[Michael C.]

I have bought a few briskets from Smart and Final, and once in awhile, I will see those slash marks. No big deal to me. The briskets that I smoke on the WSM still turns out just fine.

 

[timothy]

Dan, Here's a Link
Tim

 

[Bryan S]

They make a slash/cut in the fat cap to trim the fat off. It's a guide for trimming. That's all.

 

[Steve Whiting]

Welcome back Bryan!