Brisket question.........packer or flat??

[langmotorsports]

I was wondering what im gaining or losing by going with a packer over a flat brisket, i just smoked my first brisket and used a packer, seems like all i gained was alot of extra trimming, am i missing something? Thanks

 

[richtee]

Not to mention a couple extra hours beer time, and mopping, and fiddling and BS'ing...well, you get the pict :{)

 

[geek with fire]

I also think the point insulates the flat, keeping it nice and moist.

 

[bishop916]

Best of both worlds - spoken as truth!
Plus if your gonna take the time, might as well make it worth it. I got 10 lbs of good smoked meat for 1.70 a pound. I have found that the trimmed/flat only cuts are more expensive. Go figure.