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Default (bbq) Bone-in Brisket

Frank Mancuso wrote:
> I just saw one this morning-it was 14 lbs. and was $1.19/lb, but the
> damn thing was HUGE! Anyone ever manhandled one of them? I may go back
> and get one for Monday. I ahve to thing bone-in is a good thing!


I find the largest briskets are generally the toughest. I try to buy the one
that's the floppiest when I lift it in the middle.

Brisket is like your pectoral muscle - there is no bone in it. Some butcher made
a mistake, or should I say misteak .. :-)

GWE