Halfing a beef brisket

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memphis212

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May 25, 2015
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Good evening all. I picked up a 14.23# brisket from my grocer today. That was the smallest they had. The others in have done have been on the 5# mark. Is it a terrible idea to trim the fat off this one and then half it so I can have 2 or would it be a huge waste of good meat?
 
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Well after trimming the fat from this one I am left with around 10#. That should work ok for the weekend and whatever might be left will make some great chili.     
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Really worth buying it like that, 2.86 per lb vs 7.99 per lb
 
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I've always read that the flat and the point are better if cooked together. Which is what I do. I have thought that if I could only find a big brisket that I would cut it in half lengthwise, ending up with two pieces with both the point and flat. Is there a reason that wouldn't be the way to go???
 
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