Girlfriend & brisket issue

[Edward]

I have Smokinlicious cherry, hickory, & maple. Plan on 6oz but what combo would u do. I did half cherry half hickory last time & it turned out pretty good.

[DivotMaker]

I'd stick with the hickory/cherry blend, or straight hickory.  I also love mesquite and oak on brisket.  Brisket can take a strong smoke, unlike some other cuts.

Try and keep the dog food off of it, while it's getting happy in the fridge!

Oh - and fat cap down!  That flat side is pretty naked!
 

[Edward]

Definitely fat cap down. It's in the house fridge so I'm pretty safe in there. I will stick with the smoke blend then. Thank u for the advice.

[DivotMaker]

Can't wait to see the results!  Good luck, Edward!

[SuperDave]

Edward, if you divide the cost of your brisket by 10 lbs rather than 15 lbs, what did you pay per pound?  I like my brisket but when I do the math, I just want to buy a prime rib roast anymore. 

[Edward]

Dave, about $4.15/lb after the waste. Purchase price was 15lbs @ $2.79/lb= $41.29
10 lb Prime rib roast gotta be over a hundred dollars I would guess. Here I thought I was doing big things with brisket LOL.

[BedouinBob]

You did well. I think you'll like the result. 

[SuperDave]

Dave, about $4.15/lb after the waste. Purchase price was 15lbs @ $2.79/lb= $41.29
10 lb Prime rib roast gotta be over a hundred dollars I would guess. Here I thought I was doing big things with brisket LOL.

Yep, that's a good deal right there. 

[SconnieQ]

I buy the same Prime briskets from Costco. They are great. I trim down the really thick globs. But I tend to leave about 1/2 inch fat cap in the thickest parts (more than most people). That much fat renders down and still gets nice and soft, and I figure people don't have to eat it if they don't want (but it's deliciious). The last one where I weighed the trimmings was 2 pounds of trimmings from a 14.5 pound (original weight) brisket

[Edward]

I agree they are great from Costco. That is where I purchase most of my meat. I was pretty aggressive trimming this one due to the brown/grayish outer layer. Probably took a little too much off the fat cap too but half of it was super thick up to an inch on a third of it & barely any on other areas. She will go in this evening for an overnighter. I'm planning on 200 ( I have time to spare-its for tomorrows dinner). That will give me time to figure out why the difference in readings from the Auber to my other equipment which is a whole another story that will need a separate thread. Thanks for the help, comments, & suggestions. Happy Friday!