The Beginner's Foolproof Guide to Perfect Brisket EVERY TIME!

[MileHighSmokerGirl]

My turkey bags have never stunk. Never affected the taste of my brisket either.

 

[Newglide]

Very good write up. Haven't thought of using a turkey bag before, makes sense to me. I've used them for other things in the past and always had good luck with them. To each his own

 

[Colin1230]

Very good write up, Hannah. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I know for sure that it will help others get good results from their next, or first, brisket. I may not agree with everything but I certainly realize the value in what you have written. Again, thank you.

 

[ifitsdeadsmokeit]

Thanks for the writeup. One of many ways to cook a brisket. Glad it works for you. The turkey bag is an interesting idea. My last brisket I separated the point from the flat but left a couple of inches still attached. It worked out well and the flat and point finished at same time which is something I have had issues with in the past. It also makes it easier to make burnt ends since dont have to take the whole packer out to finish separating.

 

[normanaj]

I myself have never done a brisket in an oven bag but I grew up on roasts being done in oven bags.I can't remember if they were Reynolds or McCormick though.

 

[Colin1230]

I really like the idea of the roasting bag rather than wrapping in butcher paper. I will definitely try it with my next brisket.

 

[MileHighSmokerGirl]

These are the turkey bags I use.

https://a.co/d/0WdYD0W

The Reynolds ones are way overpriced.

 

[bill ace 350]

Been a long time since I smoked a brisket.

Thanks for the turkey bag suggestion.

The use of lighter fluid is a personal decision.

I used it for years and years, just made sure the coals were ready prior to cooking.

I even know of many Texans who use a small amount of diesel to get their fire started!

Switched to a charcoal chimney years ago, and it has already paid for itself with savings from what I would have spent on lighter fluid.

Anyway, thanks for sharing your method.

 

[normanaj]

Switched to a charcoal chimney years ago, and it has already paid for itself with savings from what I would have spent on lighter fluid.

My main reason for getting a chimney.

 

[MileHighSmokerGirl]

Sorry for the poor cut. Still working on that.

But half of a half of 20 lb brisket. Smoked using my methods. Juicy and tender.

 

[Winterrider]

That looks like some excellent brisket. Nice work . . .

 

[Colin1230]

YUMM!!

 

[MileHighSmokerGirl]

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