What to put in the smoker this weekend?

[eddiememphis]

It's a good weekend for a brisket. Trim and rub tonight, and goes into the Traeger in the morning.

Where do you get a brisket? I have seen them in rarely in Doops and haven't delved too deeply into the local meat stores.

Do you buy the whole thing or sections? Flat has less fat so a couple pounds of point is better for a low and slow?

I'm new to the smoking world- forgive my child-like questions.

[DenverGP]

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.

[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.

[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