My first ? Probably a dumb question but here goes

talleyquacker

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• Mar 19, 2017

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When I'm at most local stores buying brisket, they have brisket and corned beef brisket with a spice pack. What want to know is if I don't use the spice pack is it a normal brisket? Sorry for a dumb first question but I do love the site.

 

mneeley490

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• Mar 19, 2017

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No dumb questions here.

talleyquacker, the briskets are not the same. Corned beef has already been cured. The spice packet is just for more flavoring.

If you're looking to smoke a regular brisket, do not buy corned beef.

 

talleyquacker

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Thank you kinda figured something like that. I bought a corned beef brisket today on clearance for $3.50 for about a 4lb flat. It went hurt to smoke it, will it? Either way just 3 dollars. Thanks again

 

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no won't hurt at all.... put it in the smoker... it will become pastrami after you smoke it.... makes excellent sammich's ... smoke it to an internal temp off around 200` ... then wrap in foil and put in a dry cooler covered with towels and let rest for at least an hour ...

 

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mneeley490

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You can certainly smoke it, but it won't taste like smoked brisket. It will be more like pastrami, especially if you rub it with those spices.

 

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• Mar 20, 2017

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Good stuff either way!

Al