I think this prime brisk was $3.49/lb. I probably trimmed away a third of it, which would bring the price to around $5+ per pound.
To tell the truth, I think I prefer tri-tip, prime, for around $8-9/lb. But, there is no trimmed waste, and it cooks up beautifully in about 90 minutes if I give it a good smoke treatment for 45 minutes.
I guess if it had come out incredible I would probably feel different. It came out "OK", which is most likely due to operator error.
Having said that, this has been a challenge and a learning experience and it was pretty fun and interesting.
How do you guys and gals view this aspect of cooking a brisket? ie evaluate the $cost/value/time ?
To tell the truth, I think I prefer tri-tip, prime, for around $8-9/lb. But, there is no trimmed waste, and it cooks up beautifully in about 90 minutes if I give it a good smoke treatment for 45 minutes.
I guess if it had come out incredible I would probably feel different. It came out "OK", which is most likely due to operator error.
Having said that, this has been a challenge and a learning experience and it was pretty fun and interesting.
How do you guys and gals view this aspect of cooking a brisket? ie evaluate the $cost/value/time ?
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