[Shaun @ Tru6]

I've always gotten whole briskets at Whole Foods and they have been worth the extra money. But I have heard that you can get prime grade briskets at Costco for less than half the price. This weekend was in the 70s and I needed to be working outside so a plan was made. But this time I rendered some of the trimmed fat and combined with some wagyu tallow to brush on the butcher paper for the last 3 hours of smoking. Pics to follow. I kept detailed notes for the whole day, screenshot of spreadsheet below. Used oak and a Weber Smokey Mountain 22".

This was definitely the best brisket I've ever done and having had Aaron Franklins, it was very close. Flat was tender and tasty and MOIST. very moist. Point was unctuous and decadent. If I'm 100% honest, it was TOO MUCH. The richness meter was pegged at 11. I had a little mild and tasty BBQ sauce with it, one that only accented the flavor, never overshadowed the smokey goodness and fat.