Fat Daddys BBQ Brisket

brisket

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more affordable for BBQ.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more economical.

Trim the brisket, removing excess fat but leaving a thin layer for moisture.

Remove the bottom piece of fat to help the brisket lay flat.

Trim the fat to about half an inch to three-quarters of an inch thick for even cooking.

Use a 50/50 mix of kosher salt and black pepper as a rub, applying it generously on both sides of the brisket.

Ensure the brisket is ready for cooking by checking for even fat distribution and proper trimming.

Slice the brisket against the grain after cooking, ensuring thin slices for tenderness.

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