So tomorrow I’m doing a 12# brisket (after trimming). Has a KBQ consensus been reached regarding which end of the brisket goes towards the back of the cookbox? Also, I’ll continue to put the fat cap down unless the experts have decided that’s wrong. Thanks.
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Meathead has declared there is no difference on up or down on the fat cap. All up to you there buddy.
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IFindZeroBadCooks hope that didn't come across harsh, he does state it doesn't matter for moisture absorption etc... the article is geared towards the science of fat so your initial statement is kinda correct.
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No worries. I reread both this article and the fat cap article. You are definitely riight.
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He does recommend fat cap down as you say between the heat source. However, he also says he flips his meat no one can win the argument, which I interpreted to mean he saw minimal benefit, which I remembered as virtually no benefit.Last edited by IFindZeroBadCooks; September 28, 2021, 07:24 PM.
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ItsAllGoneToTheDogs I actually now flip my pastrami too as I find that ensures more crunchy bark all over instead of some liquids pooling on the top. So I am I guess in the indifferent camp influenced by Meathead.Last edited by IFindZeroBadCooks; September 28, 2021, 07:12 PM.
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I put the fat cap towards the heat. In my pellet grill the fat cap down.
As you get to know your cooker, such things are not a problem. You may want to run some temperature tests.
Don't overthink it as I tend to do, mix up techniques, or get impatient.
Plan your cook, in writing (a written guide), and keep a log as you cook. But remember the guide is not written in stone. This really helps me.
Happy BBQ to you and PBR too
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Sid P I agree with ComfortablyNumb that Ernest is the best to answer that now, although Spinaker also could pitch in. My understanding is that since the hot air from the firebox is dumped into the back of the KBQ, you should place the fattest part (the point) towards the back. Now, if you like to split the point and flat, that's another matter. Or is it 🤔?
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I tend to put the point towards the back of the chamber just out of habit. Not that there is any science at all. it just happens that way LOL.
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I always put the point in the back of the cooker, fat cap down. That extra fat in the point has no problem handling the extra heat that is coming right out of the firebox.
I always split my briskets and I try to put the thinnest part of the flat toward the door. The point goes on the upper part of the cook box.
I tend to spritz throughout the cook to keep those corners and edges moist. I generally spray about every other time I throw a piece of wood on.
Now let's see the brizzzzzzzzzz!!!!!
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Spinaker, do you mind sharing why you split the brisket? I was planning to do the same but most of the replies I got dissuaded me from doing so without actually explaining what the downsides are.
My reasons for wanting to split it are (1) I can slice it better/properly and (2) I can pull each out as they are done.
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I split because the point and the flat are done at different times. The things you mentioned below are just the reasons I would list. Many are telling you not to split because the action of splitting the point from the fact can be a little tricky if you have not trimmed a brisket before. That being said, I am sure you can figure it out. Or I can help with that too. RickyG
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Spinaker, thank you. That’s very encouraging to hear. That’s just the way I’m used to cooking. When roasting a whole prime rib, for example, I often separate the spinalis and cook it separately.
Would appreciate some tips on how to best do this. Any specific videos you’d recommend?
Here’s the thread that I started btw….
So I’m about to cook my first brisket. A few questions before I finalize my game plan. 1. Is there a downside to separating the point from the flat? I figure the advantages would be: I get to slice it properly against the grain better if separated I can pull out the point and flat at the optimal times without the riskLast edited by RickyG; November 5, 2021, 06:16 PM.
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Originally posted by Spinaker View Post…. Now let's see the brizzzzzzzzzz!!!!!
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