How Much Brisket Is Lost to Smoking?

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Q:  Dear Dr. BBQ,

When smoking a brisket, what percentage is lost due to the smoking procedure?

Thanks,

Kyle

A:  Hi Kyle,

I’ve never done the research myself but the common figure that BBQers use is 50 percent yield of usable meat from a whole untrimmed brisket. Some cookers will preserve a better yield than others but this is a good rule of thumb. Obviously if you buy one trimmed, or just a flat, the yield will be higher.

–Dr. BBQ

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