Bought a Big Brisket - Now What?

#1

I love brisket. I’ve bought A little 3-pounder before and cooked it in the oven for what seemed like the entire day. It was delicious. But, not like the smoked brisket I get at the local barbecue joints. So, I asked the butcher to smoke one for me. I forgot to tell him how much I wanted. And why would he ask? This is football season in Alabama. Pretty sure no one orders partial anything the day before game day. Ends up, it’s a solid 12 pounds and it’s beautiful. Nice smoke ring and wonderful crust.

I’ll Google the parts of the brisket… fat cap and such. I’ll figure that out but I need your ideas for how to best enjoy this thing. (I already cut an end off, sliced it thin and ate it while standing at the kitchen counter.) I will need to freeze at least half of it.

The butcher said the fat cap area would be good for Keto chili? Any other ideas or suggestions?

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#2

I’m not sure what to be jealous of, the fact you have a 12lb brisket and I don’t, or that you can just have your butcher smoke it FOR you! Lucky for my wallet it’s not that easy for me.

#3

I was very surprised at the cost. It’s 12.4 pounds and it was $81.20. ($6.55 per pound.) That’s good right? It’s still a good chunk of cash but if I make good use of it over several weeks or months, I won’t feel bad spending the :moneybag:.

(Dirty Lazy Keto'er, Sucralose freak ;)) #4

I can usually get brisket around here for $2.25 a lb. And I can make it melt in your mouth with my SV machine. I don’t have a nice smoker or the experience with one to use it to its fullest potential.
I do know their are guys who use a smoker in conjunction with SV and supposedly it comes out fantastic.

(John) #5

Looks like you have a good lunch AND dinner right there. :slight_smile:

Option 2: Invite me over for dinner.

#6

I agree, that’s at most 2 meals. :sweat_smile:

@TimeForMe what butcher did you use? I don’t know of any east of B’ham. My pork butt is on point but I’m terrible at smoking brisket.

#7

Hahahaha!!!
Y’all are funny!

#8

Cajun Cleaver in Hoover. Next time I’ll see if you want to split one with me and I can meet you on campus somewhere. That would only be one meal for you though. :slight_smile:

#9

No, 6.55 per pound is really high for brisket. Of course I live in Texas. Think a third of that, maybe half of that for PRIME.

Here is how we do them,

#10

Sounds good. I work in one the nicer tows northeast of Birmingham right on 59. I’m not too far away.

That brisket would be a nice little appetizer. :joy:

(Becky) #11

Having a butcher as a son I can say you did pretty good…yes, per pound it seems high, but it came smoked, so that’s a good deal!
As far as leftover ideas:
1…chili
2…beef and veggie soup
3…chopped beef sandwiches (on a chaffle of course)
4…sliced thin, top with a slice of tomato and a piece of provolone cheese and broil
5…brisket omelet
6…just eat it
Lol, my husband loves brisket and we constantly have it on hand…

#12

Hell ya, good chunk of brisket like that can be near $100

#13

You GOTTA be in TX or something!

(Dirty Lazy Keto'er, Sucralose freak ;)) #14

Believe it or not Cali, where most stuff is more expensive. My guess would be that theis are fewer people here, who know what to do with a brisket… So less demand.

But yea, honestly, I’ve seen yellow tagged (sell fast) brisket, twice in the last 3 weeks for $2.25. Regular price at Sam’s Club is only about $3.25

#15

That’s what i was thinking. If I’d bought a half pound prepared at a restaurant it’d been $10.

They’re all going on my list for the next three weeks! Thank you!

#16

The butcher smoked it for me through the night last night. I don’t have a smoker or grill or sous vide thingie so I’m thinking that accounts for some of the cost. And I love that smoke ring and bark.

#17

Is that the price per pound prepared and smoked or uncooked?

(Jennibc) #18

Here, ready to go brisket from local BBQ places are over $20 a pounds so that’s a steal. I am so envious!

#19

I was also surprised he would smoke it to order. Then I saw on his social media that he smokes ribs and wings every Saturday for the football people so I thought I’d stop by and ask. He was familiar enough with Keto to add that there is no sugar in the spice rub when I said I was following a Keto WOE. They also had prepared mashed roasted cauliflower ready to heat and it was delicious. All they add was butter.

Next, I’m going to see if he’ll give me bones for bone broth!

#20

I know! It’s crazy! I wince every time I see the price for brisket on the menu.