- Nov 25, 2014
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Here is what I do. I cut some of the thickest stuff off but leave a good 1/2" or fat on it all the way around. I usually get about 1.5lbs of fat off when I trim. If you went down below 1/4" or fat that could be causing some of the issue with the moisture level.
I started with not trimming at all and learned what I liked and developed my trimming habits. Have you looked at the video of Aaron Franklin doing his brisket prep? If not its a good watch
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I hope this helps.
This is one of the many videos I have watched. Hell, I think I downloaded this one on my laptop. The brisket that is being used here does not look an awful lot like mine....Prior to trimming of course.
Very easy to suffer from a case of OCD while trimming anything. I mentioned to the wife we will probably be having brisket again for New Years. We may be having it bi-weekly until I figure this out. I very well may try just knocking the hard stuff off on one.
Just got "the look" from the Boss....she has an appointment at 9:15, gotta go.