Cooking a tiny brisket flat

[rlgiv]

Today I'll be smoking a 2.56 lb brisket flat. I've never cooked one so small. I planned on smoking at 225. Was wondering though if this cut is so small will it have time to properly break down before it gets to properIT? Has anybody cooked one this small? About how long do you think it will take? Any suggestions and or advice appreciated.

 

[gmc2003]

Al has a recently created thread on here on how to smoke a small brisket flat. Bearcarver also has one that he does in his MES. Both are listed in their signature.

Chris

 

[SmokinAl]

Here you go my friend!
https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/brisket-flat-my-way.277499/
Al

 

[rlgiv]

Thanks!!

 

[bregent]

Was wondering though if this cut is so small will it have time to properly break down before it gets to properIT?

There is no proper IT. It doesn't really matter what the internal temperature is - as soon as it has reached the desired tenderness, it's done. Al's technique above is great for smaller flats.

 

[motocrash]

This won't help you much but when they're small,under ~ 5 Lbs,I grind them into burger.