Author Topic: My first smoke....  (Read 5701 times)

All4One

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Re: My first smoke....
« Reply #15 on: November 18, 2015, 06:28:38 PM »
Thanks. I actually got the biggest butt at my closest butcher. I'll have to find another butcher I think.

I am currently researching vacuum sealers. It's on my list. lol

I'm thinking of jumping right to a brisket next. Any tips? Start with size for a good cook and what's the difference between trimmed and not?
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Re: My first smoke....
« Reply #16 on: November 18, 2015, 07:12:31 PM »
Jason, I recently bought this vacuum sealer. Good price for high quality. I imagine they are coming out with a new model, which is why the close-out price. But this one should fit your needs and then some. And the price brings it down in the range of what a mediocre FoodSaver would cost you.

https://www.vacmasterfresh.com/vacmaster-pro140-home-vacuum-sealer-close-out/

For brisket, do you have a Costco, Sam's, or Restaurant Depot near you? Best price and quality. I buy whole packer brisket PRIME, for $3.79/lb at Costco. Try to get a whole packer brisket, untrimmed. Most butchers trim way too much fat off. You can trim excess fat yourself. You'll want to leave a good 1/4 (or more) fat cap. You can cut it in half and smoke on two racks if the whole brisket is too big for your smoker.
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