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Whole Packer in 2D
« on: November 13, 2023, 05:28:10 PM »
What is the general census on fitting a whole packer brisket in a 2D size smoker?  Can I get a smaller sized brisket to fit, assuming a bit of trimming and maybe putting it in at an angle?  I don't want to have to cut my brisket into 2 pieces, but the 3D won't fit under my counter.
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Re: Whole Packer in 2D
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2023, 11:06:38 AM »
Get some butchers twine and tie the flat up towards the point. Good luck.
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Re: Whole Packer in 2D
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2023, 11:35:43 AM »
I don't know about a general consensus, but I just fold up the brisket and let the ends touch the side of the smoker.  The result was good.  Mine is a 2 analog, but I suspect the box size is the same as the 2D. 

Good luck.
Ed in North Texas

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Re: Whole Packer in 2D
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2023, 08:07:00 PM »
Same size. I had suggested twine for ease of handling the folded brisket.
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Re: Whole Packer in 2D
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2023, 08:53:29 PM »
Same size. I had suggested twine for ease of handling the folded brisket.

Yes, I get that.  Makes sense.

My point was only that you can stuff it in any which way you can and it will cook just fine.  Mine also shrunk up a bit as it cooked and actually "fit" in the box when I pulled it.
Ed in North Texas