Cooking For Friends- DY's Brisket and More [pt 2]

Long ago, before the onions ever got fired, there was brisket.  Brisket is the cow's ugly duckling.  Nobody wants it.  However, with time and love, it can grow into a beautiful piece of BBQ- finally able to contribute back to society.  This is the first dish to start cooking for the day.

I look at the recipe, I look at the brisket.  3lbs, 5lbs.  Crap, this is going to require thought.  I start by trimming off excess fat- I'm guessing, maybe a pound.  3lbs, 4lbs- I think.  I'm supposed to cook the beast for 4 hours at 300 Deg.  Add 45 minutes for the extra weight and extra cooking liquid.  No sweat.

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