The bend test for picking brisket

[Joe Anshien]

I never heard of the "bend test" before but may try it next time I pick one up.

‘I Never Knew This’: Texas Woman Goes To Store To Buy Brisket. Then She Uses Method To Ensure She Picks The Best One​

‘I Never Knew This’: Texas Woman Goes To Store To Buy Brisket. Then She Uses Method To Ensure She Picks The Best One

Good brisket meat is typically rich in savory flavor and falls apart in your mouth. Choosing the best meat can be challenging if you don’t know what to

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[timothy]

I never tried it, but have read about it and left handed briskets also.

Brisket Selection & Preparation - The Virtual Weber Bullet

How to select and prepare a brisket for barbecuing on the Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker. Learn brisket terminology, grading, trimming, seasoning, finishing temperature, slicing, yield information and more.

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[DanHoo]

I never tried it, but have read about it and left handed briskets also.

I have a set of left handed tongs I use for left handed briskets.

 

[timothy]

I have a set of left handed tongs I use for left handed briskets.

Was that the set with the LH spatula and fork?

 

[Tim Campbell]

Was that the set with the LH spatula and fork?

Comes with a left-handed smoke shifter, too.

 

[Ed P]

Real men don't have floppy briskets.

 

[Jay Jordan]

Never heard of bending briskets. Never heard any of the famous Texas pitmasters talk about doing that. I would think the thick plastic used on packer briskets in the grocery store wouldn't easily bend.
That being said, next time I'm in HEB.....