Another brisket question!!!

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I picked up 2 small (4.5 lb)what I thought was real brisket at Sam's club. I think they were flats. The package said beef brisket for corned beef, It's all I could find. It was cryo wrapped and had a spice package in it, which I discarded. It was not what I expected, looked and tasted like corned beef after I smoked it. Is this what a real brisket is? Was something done to the meat to make it "corned beef"? Sorry for my naivety. Thanks.

2/20/0711:56 AM

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CORNED BEEF is far from your run o' the mill brisket. I have also accidentally bought a corned beef from Wallyworld. It looked identical to their roasts and I wasn't paying attention. Big mistake...the wife took one bite and went to the fridge for something else.

Try to track down a 8-12 pounder from your Sams Club. Make sure that it isn't just the flat as they tend to dry out.

2/20/0712:20 PM

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I guess it was pickled! That's a relief!!

2/20/0712:21 PM

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What you bought was Corned Beef Brisket..it was brined. It probably turned out great after you smoked it...."PASTRAMI" ?????? Start making some Rueban Sandwiches!!!

What you wanted was a full packer cut brisket.....anywhere from 10 to 14 lbs in weight... They are very hard to find in Maryland. They are not in any solution either, just a big cut of beef. After it's smoked, it taste's like smoked beef and Oh so tender!!!!

But, atleast your smoked corned beef turned out some good pastrami!!!!

dan

2/20/0712:22 PM

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Found a butcher near by that has the whole brisket for $2.19/lb. Can't wait to try a real one!

2/20/077:00 PM

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