- May 21, 2015
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May sound dumb, but here goes. If I have a 12 lb brisket and therefore looking at 14 hrs or more to smoke, what if I cut it in half and smoke 2 pieces on separate grates? Does that cut down the required time ?
You're right about the thickness. I see on here people cutting them in half, but Garys article explains that it won't make much of a difference because of the thickness.Sota- Im surprised by this. I need to read the article. Do they cut the brisket down in thickness? I always thought that when I had a smaller brisket it cooked quicker because it was thinner than the big fattys, besides also being just part of the brisket.
After rereading my original post I see that it was misleading. I referenced Garys article to show that cutting in half to save time was a misconception.It is very common to cut a large brisket in half to shorten the smoke time. Type"Gary S brisket misconception" in the search bar above to find a very good article on the subject. It was written by Gary who is a very trusted source of info. Have fun with your smoke!
Much obliged. How much luck have you had freezing a portion after the smoke, if it's too much for our small crowd?