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G man

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How Big of a Brisket can #2 handle??
« on: January 04, 2016, 09:55:12 PM »
Going to be doing a Brisket and wonder how large I can fit in the #2...

Thanks.
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Gordo
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Re: How Big of a Brisket can #2 handle??
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2016, 08:00:06 AM »
That really depends on the shape more than the weight.  I have done a 14# brisket sitting angled a bit on the rack with the flat end curled a bit (shrinkage will straighten it out pretty quick).  Basically, anything about 18" or shorter (15" depth on the smoker) will fit.
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Re: How Big of a Brisket can #2 handle??
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2016, 08:47:42 AM »
Shrinkage?  It is cold today in Missery!

Regarding the shrinkage, what is the average percentage of a brisket  that is lost during cooking? 

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Re: How Big of a Brisket can #2 handle??
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2016, 06:04:29 PM »
I've done a 18# brisket on my #2, no problem. As said before, it's more based on shape/length than weight. I've done 13# briskets that I've had to fold up the flat a bit to get the door to close. I've done 16# briskets that had 2-3" all around them.
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Re: How Big of a Brisket can #2 handle??
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2016, 09:54:49 PM »
If you can cram it in, and get the door closed, you're good!  Doesn't matter if it's 8 or 80 outside, your brisket will shrink about 50% by the time it's done!
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Re: How Big of a Brisket can #2 handle??
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2016, 01:23:31 PM »
The cold was more in reference to the Seinfeld shrinkage! ;)
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Re: How Big of a Brisket can #2 handle??
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2016, 02:28:22 PM »
Quote from: G man on January 06, 2016, 01:23:31 PM
The cold was more in reference to the Seinfeld shrinkage! ;)

G man that was a great episode! "Like a frightened turtle!"

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Re: How Big of a Brisket can #2 handle??
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2016, 05:31:07 PM »
Quote from: G man on January 06, 2016, 01:23:31 PM
The cold was more in reference to the Seinfeld shrinkage! ;)

I got it. There are also a few other funny "terms" that come up during the BBQ conversion. We all probably laugh inside...
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