All or Part of a large brisket

[ranch41]

So I went to buy a brisket for our 4th of July meal and I got one which weights about 7 lbs. It has to only feed 3 to 5 of us so my question is can I cut it in half or is it suggested that I cook it whole? If I cut it I will probably freeze it for a couple of weeks until I can smoke again.

Also, I was going to use mustard, rock salt and pepper overnight and spray with apple juice. Comments?

 

[chef jimmyj]

No reason you can't cut it. It will finish faster...JJ

 

[ranch41]

Thanks. Any comment on my prep? Also, I was planning to smoke at 200 +\- 10 to an IT of 200, then wrap in foil to rest for an hour. Comments?

 

[ranch41]

Sorry. I meant smoke at 250 +/-10 degrees to an IT of 200.

Thanks. Any comment on my prep? Also, I was planning to smoke at 200 +\- 10 to an IT of 200, then wrap in foil to rest for an hour. Comments?

 

[rw willy]

Got my 13 pounder on right now!  Sounds good.  Following the same program.

Just curious what you mean by "rock" salt?  Around here rock salt is "ice cream " salt.  Or ice melt for the driveway.  I use Kosher.

 

[ranch41]

I think it's the same stuff. Large granulated salt crystals. I thought it would be good to use vs regular table salt. Thoughts?

Got my 13 pounder on right now!  Sounds good.  Following the same program.
Just curious what you mean by "rock" salt?  Around here rock salt is "ice cream " salt.  Or ice melt for the driveway.  I use Kosher.

 

[hardcookin]

I always use Kosher salt and table ground pepper for my briskets.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Game plan seems fine. Any salt crystals larger than 1mm, Pretzel Salt will be rough on your teeth and too crunchy, competing with the tender chew of the beef...

 

[ranch41]

Alright, THANKS for all of the replies and suggestions. Last night I lightly salted it and peppered moderately, with a mustard rub, and wrapped. I just started my coals as it I was 4:30 PDT. Except for waking up to a big cat turd on the couch, everything looks to be a go.

I'll post pics.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Big Cat Turd? It must really suck when a Mountain Lion or Cougar gets in your house! 

...JJ

 

[ranch41]

Dude, you know how it is in Cali, I could point my gun a them big cats but I can't shoot 'cause them got rights too!

On another note, brisket turned out great. I needed to use the Texas crutch since I was a little pressed for time. Sorry, we ate it all up before I could take pics

Big Cat Turd? It must really suck when a Mountain Lion or Cougar gets in your house! :biggrin: ...JJ

 

[chef jimmyj]

Dude, you know how it is in Cali, I could point my gun a them big cats but I can't shoot 'cause them got rights too!

On another note, brisket turned out great. I needed to use the Texas crutch since I was a little pressed for time. Sorry, we ate it all up before I could take pics

When did THEY start letting you Cali boys have Guns again!?! I thought Nancy had y'all protecting yourselves with kindness and understanding that the Cats can't help themselves rise above the oppression in their environment and have no option but to S#!T on your Couch!...JJ

 

 

[ranch41]

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• ranch41
• Jul 7, 2017

I don't know what you're talking about. They've been letting us have guns for most of my life. Just can't figure how to make the bullets work.

Sounds like you've been reading some lib literature or PETA? In a couple years they may not let us smoke a brisket unless it can be done humanely and without any real or perceived pain to the brisket!!!

When did THEY start letting you Cali boys have Guns again!?! I thought Nancy had y'all protecting yourselves with kindness and understanding that the Cats can't help themselves rise above the oppression in their environment and have no option but to S#!T on your Couch!...JJ:words:  

 

[SmokyMose]

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• ranch41
• Jul 7, 2017

I don't know what you're talking about. They've been letting us have guns for most of my life. Just can't figure how to make the bullets work.

Sounds like you've been reading some lib literature or PETA? In a couple years they may not let us smoke a brisket unless it can be done humanely and without any real or perceived pain to the brisket!!!

When did THEY start letting you Cali boys have Guns again!?! I thought Nancy had y'all protecting yourselves with kindness and understanding that the Cats can't help themselves rise above the oppression in their environment and have no option but to S#!T on your Couch!...JJ:words:  

I hope that cocked finger isn't pointed at the cat!

Someone will be knocking at the door to make sure the cat isn't suffering emotional damage.
I assume you have a finger permit..