A lot of people are unaware that an entire brisket is actually made up of two separate muscles: the flat and the point. Despite being part of the same cut of meat, they have slightly different textures, flavors, and cooking methods. When they are not split, they are referred to as “whole packer brisket” or …
Many people are unaware that a whole basket (also known as “packer-brisket”) is made up of two cuts: the point and the flat. They are two different muscles joined by a thick layer of fat. It’s comparable to how filet mignon and New York strip are connected. While flats and points are both brisket sections, …
Brisket is one of the most popular meats to cook on a smoker. When cooked properly, it has a lusciously soft texture and mouth-watering rich flavors. It’s what gives pulled pork its deliciously melty texture. However, most people are unaware that a “whole brisket,” also known as a packer, is actually made up of two …
Brisket is probably the most prominent smoked cut of meat. It has plenty of fat and connective tissues, which break down to provide deliciously rich flavors and soft texture. However, what most people are unaware of is that an entire brisket is actually made up of two separate sections. Despite their similarities, these two cuts are distinct, with …
Brisket is one of the most popularly smoked meats. It has a plenty of fatty and connective tissue to break down to make a delicate and satisfyingly rich pulled pork. However, some people are unaware that a full brisket is actually made up of two distinct portions. The point and the flat. Despite coming from …
What’s The Difference between a brisket flat and point? A brisket is made up of two separate muscles, the flat and the point, that are joined together by a thick deposit of fat, similar to how a New York strip and a ribeye are connected. Despite being two parts of the same cut, they cook …
Brisket flat stall at 140 If you have a brisket flat at around 140°F and suspect that it is undergoing the stall portion of the cook, then you have come to the right place. Let’s make some things very clear right off the bat. Briskets can stall at pretty much any temperature range, but the …
Why is my brisket taking so long to smoke If you are wondering why your Brisket may be taking a long time to smoke, then you have come to the right place! There are a variety of factors that go into the overall length of time a brisket needs to cook. The first data points …
Can you smoke just a brisket flat A lot of people may wonder whether or not they can smoke only a brisket flat and not a whole Packer style brisket. That is absolutely true, and is quite frequent among people that don’t want to smoke giant pieces of meat. In practice, smoking just a brisket …
Flat brisket vs whole brisket A lot of people tend to ask the question and want to understand what the main differences and similarities are between flat cut briskets and whole Packer style briskets. A flat cut of a brisket is simply just the winner half of a whole Packer style brisket, while a whole …