How To Make Texas Brisket | Full Guide

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

bbq sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be healthier and cheaper.

Select a high-quality brisket, preferably upper two-thirds choice.

Trim the brisket using a 12-inch slicing knife.

Make the first cut along the decal on the bottom side of the brisket to ensure it lays flat.

Trim the fat to achieve an even shape for cooking.

Remove excess fat from the mohawk area to prevent burning in the pit.

Round out the edges and corners of the brisket for an aerodynamic shape.

Trim any excess fat from the end of the brisket to avoid large globs of fat in the final cut.

Shape the brisket according to personal preference, ensuring it will hold up during a long cook.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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