Hey all, trying my first brisket in my Weber Smoky Mountain. I read most of Meatheads directions but still have a few questions. Went to my local grocer and their black Angus 6 pound brisket that they said was a whole packer was $56.00. Went to my butcher and bought a cryo-packed 12 pound USDA prime for $50.00 Is that normal? With a prime brisket should I still inject it with beef broth and if so how long before grilling. Am I correct to assume that a 12 pounder will probably take 12-14 hours? Any advice appreciated.
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Price depends a lot on where you are & where you shop. I picked up a 12# prime brisket at Sam's a couple days ago for $2.68/#. They don't always carry prime but when they do I get one (or 2). I have never injected a brisket, so can't answer your question there. I do choice or prime or I don't do brisket and never felt the need to inject them. Cook time will depend a lot on temp you cook at and to some extent on the piece of meat & how you trim it, but I think you're in the ballpark with 12-14 hours. To paraphrase someone (Aaron Franklin) who does hundreds of briskets a week; "it's done when it's done". I've got that 12# prime in the smoker right now & it's trying my patiences. Been smoking nine + hours at 250 F. and still locked in "the stall". Good thing I'm not on a hard & fast schedule cause this one's gonna take a while. Be patient and allow yourself lots of time. Way better to get done a few hours early & hold it in a faux cambro (wrapped up in a cooler) than to pull it early & try to serve an undercooked brisket. Be patient & enjoy! Good luck.
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I inject mine just before I put it on the pit, after the rub goes on. You prolly can get by with out pumping it full of beef stock, but, I have a ritual that I developed over time. Once I found success (after many failures) I do not deviate. Injecting is part of my process. 12 to 14 is about what it will take if you don't wrap through the stall. Like HorseDoctor stated, allow more and hold in a faux combo. Best of Luck!Comment
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Thanks guys, I am planning on wrapping during the stall, so we will see how it goes. My wife is planning with friends for dinner at 5pm so it sounds like Im not sleeping much. Also do plan on the faux cambro once done. Trying to follow Meatheads steps he set out. Thanks for the input
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