"Tiny" Brisket

[GusRobin]

I was in Costco the other day and wandered past the briskets. I saw this Prime 6.6 lb packer for $3 /lb. I never saw, let alone cooked a packer that small. So I bought it.
Here it is before trimming


After trimming

Here is the fat side before trimming.

After trimming and injected.

As you can tell I trim a lot. After trimming it came to about 4.2 lbs.
Now I have to figure out how long it will take. I would normally hot cook (300*) for about 7-8 hours. I may do low and slow at 210*. But I think doing it hot for a shorter time may end up with a more moist brisket.
Have to think about this.  More tomorrow.

[TentHunteR]

The smallest whole packer brisket I've ever found & cooked was a 4 lb whole packer from our butcher back in 2011.  It came from a calf that'd been butchered.



It was a perfect size for a family meal.  We had slices from the flat and I turned the point into burnt ends.

[GusRobin]

When we last left, we had trimmed the brisket, injected and put in the fridge overnight.
Here it is rubbed. I split the point and the flat.



Into the smoker at ~7:30 am



When they reached about 160* I pulled them, wrapped in foil, added some marinade sauce, and put them back in. Here they are, ready to wrap.





Pulled after about 6.5-7 hours





Plated with some corn, salad, and beans



I was concerned on it being so thin, but it came out great. Very moist and tender.

[smokeasaurus]

Holy Cow, what a smoke ring!!!!    Looks real tender and moist. 

[sparky]

Man that looks good.

[IR2dum]

Gus, that looks about as good as it can get. Love that smoke ring.

[Pappymn]

Beautiful looking beef. I always peak at the briskets at Costco looking for a small one. I've only found one before.


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[RAD]

Yes, I will have a plate. Thanks for asking. Looks really good.