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Default I just don't get brisket

On Mon, 13 Oct 2014 01:08:39 +0000 (UTC), tert in seattle
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>Janet Bostwick wrote:
>> I've had it prepared in Dallas. One of those catered things for a
>> convention of thousands. When I saw the meat I wondered what was
>> wrong with it and thought maybe the caterers messed up. I've smoked a
>> couple. Same result as the brisket in Dallas. To me it is a pot
>> roast and not a particularly good one. I've had it as corned beef.
>> The mouth feel is stringy, dryish. You'd think with all that fat on
>> the meat would make it more unctuous I think if you mixed brisket
>> with another piece of beef, it would grind into good burger meat. Now
>> I see that the burger chains are all touting that they've got a
>> special burger with brisket. Tell me what I am missing.
>> Janet US

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>Ribs-n-Bibs in Chicago served consistently tasty brisket sandwiches.
>The brisket was sliced thin and layered on a bun with a tangy brown
>bbq sauce. It was always tender and flavorful.


Is it the meat or the sauce that is flavorful?
Janet US