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Post by fleishgordon on Jun 14, 2013 11:21:41 GMT -5
Most of the BBQ brisket recipes I've read call for whole briskets that weigh 9-10 pounds. I keep Kosher, and the average weight of an untrimmed, cryovacked brisket straight from the packer is 13-15 pounds! Today I picked up one that was 20 pounds? What's the deal here? Are Kosher cows that much bigger than non-Kosher cows? (Just kidding, I know they're the same cows.) Are non-Kosher meat-packers cutting briskets differently? My cooking time is extended considerably, with a 20 pound behemoth. FleishGordon - Kosher BBQ SuperHero www.fleishgordon.com
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Post by BBQ Butcher on Jun 14, 2013 12:20:17 GMT -5
Most of the BBQ brisket recipes I've read call for whole briskets that weigh 9-10 pounds. I keep Kosher, and the average weight of an untrimmed, cryovacked brisket straight from the packer is 13-15 pounds! Today I picked up one that was 20 pounds?
What's the deal here? Are Kosher cows that much bigger than non-Kosher cows? (Just kidding, I know they're the same cows.) Are non-Kosher meat-packers cutting briskets differently? My cooking time is extended considerably, with a 20 pound behemoth.FleishGordon - Kosher BBQ SuperHero www.fleishgordon.com A 9-10 lb whole brisket is SMALL, but if you look closely at them, you'll notice the "flat" is considerably small as well. Also it appears they have been trimmed. Of course, the size of the animal is going to dictate the size of the brisket. I am also more familiar with the 13-15 lb size. Twenty pounds is large, but not abnormal, as I have seen them bigger. To answer one of your questions, I am not familiar with Kosher meat cutting or practices, sorry. Let me check with another bbq buddy familiar with Kosher practices and I'll get back with you.
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Post by BBQ Butcher on Jun 14, 2013 12:35:58 GMT -5
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Post by BBQ Butcher on Jun 14, 2013 12:39:01 GMT -5
I'm guessing you already read this ONE ;D
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Post by fleishgordon on Jun 14, 2013 12:43:19 GMT -5
Yes, I'm familiar with that dude ;D I'm guessing you already read this ONE ;D
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Post by fleishgordon on Jun 14, 2013 12:49:02 GMT -5
When smoking a brisket, the guideline is usually 1 - 1.5 hours per pound. If I cut the monster in half, would I be counting 10 pounds * 1.5 hours? I'd think that the heat would penetrate the smaller pieces faster, but the fire isn't putting out double the heat. Maybe 2, 10 pound briskets means that less heat is wasted? FleishGordon - Kosher BBQ SuperHero www.fleishgordon.com
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Post by BBQ Butcher on Jun 14, 2013 13:03:29 GMT -5
Yes, figure the cooking time on the larger piece.
Just like cooking two pork butts at one time, use the weight of the larger one.
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