What to put in the smoker this weekend?

[brutal]

Costco sells really nice Prime whole-packer briskets, and it's cheaper per pound than I see at most grocery stores for "choice" grade.

I always do whole brisket. Never seem to have much trouble using up the left-overs. Flat can be done ok low and slow, but you've got to be careful to avoid drying it out too much.

I don't do any smoking and pretty much just lurk in this thread, but would add that we buy the bulk of our meat from Costco and it's always amazing. I buy their pre-seasoned (gasp) beef ribs. We instant pot pre-cook them, then finish on the grille. Sometimes sauced, sometime not. Just about the only ribs I'll enjoy as they're super meaty. We always get a bunch and cook them up to vacuum seal and freeze for a quick n easy meal on the grille.

[Gman]

I looked at a whole Prime packer at Sam's yesterday and it was $3.59/lb. The brisket I thawed overnight is Choice. Last I heard, Sam's gets their meat from the same supplier that Tony's Meats uses.

I've also used Costco Prime packers.

[00tec]

Shamrock was $3.35/lb for choice brisket.

If you wanted some close to farm meats, head up to Hudson Locker.

[buffalobo]

I use to like making the can chicken, went from beer to lemonade. Then tried spatchcock style, using a dry rub mix a few hrs before cooking, haven't looked back.



There's always a debate / discussion how to get crispy skin, without throwing it on the grill after smoking. It was suggested switching from using oil to
mayo, which i'm happy with.. Then i'm seeing people rubbing the skin with baking soda, letting it sit in the fridge an hourish uncovered.

Tried it on 1/2 and 1/2 with the baking soda as well as mayo (after removing from fridge) then the dry seasoning, on both sides. Impressed with the results, but you need an even coating or it can be "clumpy" in the heavier areas.

YMMV

^^^This.

We still do occasional beer can chicken but spatchcock is the norm.

[Great-Kazoo]

Shamrock was $3.35/lb for choice brisket.

If you wanted some close to farm meats, head up to Hudson Locker.

FYI: you're doing yourself an injustice when there. If you don't buy some of their hot dogs The smoked flavor with natural casings are amazing.
There are some things we miss about CO. H/lockers is one of them.

[00tec]

FYI: you're doing yourself an injustice when there. If you don't buy some of their hot dogs The smoked flavor with natural casings are amazing.
There are some things we miss about CO. H/lockers is one of them.

I'll be there tomorrow. A buddy has to pick up 1/2 hog that he ordered.

[xjtwo]

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[00tec]

Just left Hudson Lockers. Choice brisket is $4.49/lb

[whitewalrus]

Costco sells really nice Prime whole-packer briskets, and it's cheaper per pound than I see at most grocery stores for "choice" grade.

I always do whole brisket. Never seem to have much trouble using up the left-overs. Flat can be done ok low and slow, but you've got to be careful to avoid drying it out too much.

I just smoked one from there earlier this week. Great quality and it was about $3/lb

[whitewalrus]

Smoked some pork belly to make bacon today