My wife and I got a Brinkman smoker. We usually smoke chickens, but we decided to pick up a nice brisket and had it cut into three pieces so that it would fit better. We now see that it's probably best not to cut it up. Are we out of luck? Should we just crockpot these pieces and smoke a different brisket without cutting it? Any help appreciated.

well, it will be a little different, but I'd still smoke it. Being smaller, they'll be done faster, but don't EVER crock pot it.

Welcome!

I cut my first brisket in half....ate it up and loved it.
I won't do it again, but monitor the internal temp and it will be fine.....

Thanks guys! GOOD LORD! I just did one of the thirds today. Smoked it for four hours (roughly four pounds) after marinating it all night beforehand in my wife's marinade. Added the marinade to the water dish along with just a cup of red wine. I guess I'm excited for a first try, but it came out soooooooooooooo juicy and crusty. Almost like a ribeye in taste and tenderness, and all for only $1.59 per pound. Gas crisis? I'm staying at home and grilling for my family and neighbors. Thanks for the help!

Which third was it?

Sounds like the point end, not the flat.

I have no idea which third it was. We've now done all three, and, well...burp. Delicious. Back to Publix.

Go to brisket 101 and learn the anatomy of the brisket so you know more about the beast you're cooking.

You'll have a flat and a point and the point is very fatty (but tends to be peoples favorites.