What is the difference between a Texas Brisket and a Flat Brisket?
A brisket is a large cut of beef that comes from the area between the shank and the chuck. A full, Texas beef brisket is made of two separate pieces: the flat and the point brisket. The flat is the leaner piece, while the point is the classic BBQ cut.
At Gartner’s, when you order a Texas brisket, you’re getting the full brisket: with the flat and the point still attached. A flat brisket, on the other hand, typically ranges from 5-10 pounds and is the leaner, bottom section of the brisket, while a full Texas brisket can weigh up to 20 pounds.
A smoked brisket is perfect for your next summer BBQ – feed the whole family with one simple and easy main dish.
How to cook a brisket
There are many methods to cooking a brisket, from prepping it in the oven, the stove top, slow cooker, or on the grill. Regardless of which method you choose, you’ll want to cook your brisket low and slow over the course of a few hours.
Luckily, cooking a brisket doesn’t require a lot of hands-on attention, so you can just allow it to cook while you prepare the remaining elements of your dinner, do the dishes, work on a puzzle, tend to the garden, etc.
You don’t need to do a lot to your brisket to add flavor, a simple all-over dry rub should do the trick! Some people only use salt and pepper, but a mix of barbecue spices will also add some delicious flavor to your brisket.
Brisket Recipes + Tips
Some tips for cooking your brisket to perfection:
- Inject your brisket the day before
- Cook your brisket fat-side up
- Remove the brisket from heat and allow it to rest, wrapped in aluminum foil for 10-15 minutes
Here are some great brisket recipes to try out! Place an order online today.
Food Network’s Oven Beef Brisket Recipe
The Pioneer Woman’s Slow Cooker Beef Brisket Recipe