{"id":16750,"date":"2023-07-05T11:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T11:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/?p=16750"},"modified":"2023-11-03T15:41:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T15:41:00","slug":"how-to-trim-a-brisket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitmastercentral.com\/how-to-trim-a-brisket\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Trim a Brisket Like a Pro in 11 Easy Steps?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

My step-by-step approach to trimming brisket for a backyard bbq starts from the flabby mohawk, right along its edge towards the flat, and from the flat back to the point again: a full 360 degrees before we flip it and trim its underside. This method differs slightly when trimming brisket for a restaurant and trimming brisket for competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an experienced pitmaster who started as a prep cook, I have trimmed my fair share of beef briskets<\/a>. The trick is to move systematically from one section to the other and only flip the brisket the cut once you are done trimming one side. This way, you achieve a more finished look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will take you through the best way to trim your brisket from point to flat, and from the fat side to the meat side. I will also tell you what to do with those fatty trimmings to make the most of your buck. Shall we?<\/p>\n\n\n

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How to Trim a Brisket in 11 Easy Steps?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First and foremost, make sure you are working with a cold brisket because the fat will be firm and easy to slice off. Fresh brisket is much harder to handle because the fat is stickier and will adhere to your sharp knife as you slice into it. Start by gathering what you need to trim your brisket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tools Needed to Trim a Brisket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. A boning knife – A good boning knife will cut down the amount of time you take to trim brisket and leave you with cleaner margins because of its sharp curved tip. I use Mercer Culinary Curved Boning knife<\/a>. It has a good grip, is long enough to work around bones, and is quite affordable. A fillet knife is also a solid option. If you don’t have any of these on hand, you can probably get away with using a chef’s knife but it will take a little longer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. A cutting board – Briskets are huge and heavy cuts of meat often weighing between 10-18 pounds so it is best to work with a large cutting board. I recommend Empune Extra Large Cutting Board<\/a>. It is made from bamboo which makes it durable and is reasonably priced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Last but not least, use nitrile gloves to strengthen your grip on the meat. I like Lavalock Disposable Nitrile BBQ Gloves<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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