Alternatives to Traditional BBQ Brisket

[snadamo]

I have a Costco prime brisket sitting in my freezer taking up a bunch of room, and a week or so off. I don't know why, but am not as jazzed at making a traditional brisket on the offset and all the labor that goes with it. That, and not enough people in my circle that LOVE brisket (fools, I know :laugh: )

I have had thoughts of making pastrami, and even Montreal Smoked Meat (to impress the old man). Was even considering halving it and making both (not even sure if horizontally or vertically cut).

Figured I turn to the brethren for their thoughts and/or ideas.

 

[LYU370]

I vote for Montreal Smoked Meat. Mmmm...

 

[sudsandswine]

My vote would be for pastrami, but if you do decide to halve it, I’d use the point for pastrami. :thumb:

 

[SmokinAussie]

I second Pastrami.

 

[Twangzer Mike]

Save it for later ... Pick up some giant tomahawk duroc pork chops. Amazing marbling .... toss on the kettle.....

 

[Callahan-que]

Corned beef!

 

[Gore]

Haven't seen a good brisket boil in a while. :hungry:

 

[TheHojo]

I got the same dilemma - 2 briskets in the freezer - going to cube one up and make some Smitty’s/Kreuz style sausage links next weekend

 

[Maylar]

Crockpot with taters and veggies.

 

[Vision]

Braise it. Jonathan Zimmerman has a good method.

 

[4ever3]

Braise it. Jonathan Zimmerman has a good method.

Got a link, I’ve found everything but that

 

[okiej]

If you half it might could do pepper stout beef with one half.

 

[Top2Not2]

Tri tip is a good alternative and a quick cook.

 

[Vision]

Got a link, I’ve found everything but that

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRLfGGm0u84

Sorry, Andrew Zimmern.

 

[ssv3]

Another vote for pastrami

 

[Itsdone]

Pastrami is a LOT more labor intensive then traditional Brisket. Im only bring this up, because you brought it up. That said, If traditional brisket isn't the most liked in your circle,
I personally would do coarse grind prime brisket for chopped steak with fried onions smothered in gravy and mashed potatoes.

 

[4ever3]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRLfGGm0u84

Sorry, Andrew Zimmern.

Thanks!

Gonna have to give that a try!

 

[thirdeye]

How about the Cajun dish "rice and beans", which always has a meat on the side. Brisket will work.

 

[Inthewoods]

Burgers.

-D

 

[shares]

You have a Prime grade brisket there - cook it awesome!
Use Choice or Select grades for pastrami.