Another brisket question!!!

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.

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

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

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