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    What have you learned that really took your briskets to the next level?

    Totally get that and I'm definitely not above cooking choice or even select That's some nice looking brisket! Great call on the wet aging as well! I've done this twice and need to start doing it more often because they've definitely been my best briskets. I suspect a few of the top rated...
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    What have you learned that really took your briskets to the next level?

    It's a good question, but ultimately a piece of meat with more fat will always be king. There's a reason the best joints in Texas are cooking with prime or very high quality choice. At some point, you're just desperately trying to trap some moisture in a lesser cut of meat. At that point it's...
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    What have you learned that really took your briskets to the next level?

    I'm always trying to take my bbq to the next level and love learning about potential game changers from others. What are some of the things that you've learned about brisket that's really elevated your game? Here's a list of things that have helped me: The overnight hold. Buying a toaster...
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    Anyone from northern Connecticut/southern Mass have a good wood supplier?

    Sorry I'm super late! Awesome, I'll check them out, thanks!
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    Anyone from northern Connecticut/southern Mass have a good wood supplier?

    Ya, that's the problem, I want to be able to use this thing this year lol. There's a place I found in southern CT that I might have to rent a truck to go pick it up, but that's a haul. I'm just surprised at how many firewood dealers don't separate or know what they have. I guess I shouldn't...
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    Anyone from northern Connecticut/southern Mass have a good wood supplier?

    Hi everyone! I just bought a brand new offset smoker and I'm having trouble locating a wood supplier that has seasoned hickory or oak. Most of the places I've called just sell firewood and don't sort it. Anyone live relatively close to the area and know a good wood supplier or have any...
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