Select Brisket

I would thaw the thing, search here for that recipe that everyone loves(it is awesome), smoke it and eat it. I know when I buy brisket, I do not have the luxury of choosing select or choice. Cook the thing and just enjoy the Hell out of it!!

Yep, planning in usng that recipe that has been the subject of the ongoing thread (Incredible Brisket Recipe). I figured I'd get a bunch of "just smoke it up and quit worrying" replies. I am blessed to live in an area where we have a choice, but makes sence that those who don't still has success. Thanks Steve ...

Just smoke it and keep good notes. Learn from your mistakes. Remember, no two briskets are alike. They are each different animals with different personalities. I've had selects turn out better than choice and vice versa.

Go ahead with your cook & have fun!!!

Q, Don't sweat it. I have to drive 15 miles to get Choice. Sometimes I do, Sometimes I don't. It will be good.

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Originally posted by Q-Fuego:
[qb] I figured I'd get a bunch of "just smoke it up and quit worrying" replies. [/qb]

Just smoke it up and quit worrying

q-fuego,
i live in the brisket hinterlands here in florida. the only briskets i can get are from wally world and are marked select. neat thing is though you froze it. use the thing!!! the ice crystals formed by home freezer actually kind of tenderize the meat to a degree. you didnt say what model smoker you have but in my 150 i've had good results with packers that size by setting temp at 215f time at 15 hours, max load of wood, and a hold temp of 165f. that should get you in the ball park
have fun!!! don't worry!!!! as my old german chef taught me "meat is like a dog. it can sense fear and will react accordingly"
jack

Thanks, all, it's marinading now, on the smoker tomorrow night, having a blast. That 14.6 lb puppy did not want to go in my 2.5 gallon ziploc bag ... Jack's "brisket hinterland" comment cracked me up. Cooking on an 055, BTW. Thanks for the reassurance that I'm not doomed before I start.

Cheers, Phil