Brisket Fat Side Up or Down?

Dave DeWitt Smoking Leave a Comment

Dr. BBQ: I HAVE A GREEN EGG AND WHEN COOKING WHOLE BRISKETS I USE MY PLACE SETTER WITH A DRIP PAN. MY QUESTION IS DO  YOU COOK IT WITH THE FAT CAP UP OR FACING DOWN? Tom Hi Tom, That’s the same setup I use on my egg for brisket and I start with the fat down and flip it …

Using Liquid in the Big Green Egg

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Hi Dr. BBQ: I tried your recipe for competion brisket and it was delicious! I have a lot to learn,It was not as moist as I would have liked. Do you put water or apple uice in a pan in your egg when you cook for 12 hours? Thanks for your reply.Jim Hi Jim,No I never put any liquid in …