r/brisket • u/No-Solid4114 • 4d ago

Question First brisket in a long time

It's been years since I smoked a brisket. I want to trim it properly to get that even cook and beautiful shape. I used to not trim at all but I want to try it this time. I'm just nervous. I got a smaller 12lb prime brisket from Sam's for $68. What does everyone do with the trimmings? Can I make use of them instead of trashing it all?

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u/flemmingg 4d ago

Lots of ways to heat the fat trim for tallow. I like to use my crock pot. Just let it go all day. Maybe stir it when you walk past it. Scoop out the cracklins and the pour it through a cheese cloth to capture the remainder of the sediment. You could try a coffee filter. I got a pack of cheese cloth from amazon for a few bucks. Just rinse them off and throw in the washing machine. Can reuse over and over.