Final Brisket Yield

[Txngent]

Brisket Yield

When you take into account the trimming of the brisket before and after cooking, plus the shrinkage that occurs during cooking, don't be surprised if you end up with a 50% yield of edible meat from a whole, untrimmed brisket. That means 6 pounds of edible meat from a 12 pound brisket. Depending on the brisket and the internal temp you cook it to, it may be as low as 40% or as high as 60%.

If you're cooking brisket for a party, figure 4-5 ounces of meat per sandwich or 6 ounces of sliced meat on a plate (8 ounces for hearty eaters). Using a 40% yield, just to be safe, a 12 pound brisket yields 19 4-ounce sandwiches or almost 13 6-ounce plate servings.

I read this on Weber and it made me wonder if I was in the norm or not. I am going by the PACKERS.... the fat boys.... the only ones you see on sale below 1.00/#.

I get about 40% of a packer after cooking and trimming from the purchase weight. What about it? How do ya'll do?

[DaHorns]

I have always understood it to be up to 50% but I'm sure that varies as you said with the temp/time you cook the brisket. I voted 60% yeild as an optimist....... :wink:

[Oli]

I alway use the formula that 10 lb brisket feeds 12-15...and that math has worked for years...as far as shrinkage, I dont think there is a correct answer... that would have to be based on ??dry heat , wet heat, humidity, brisket cut and thickness how it was trimmed, amount of fat?? so I dont think there is a good answer but 50 is close...you can regain some shrinkage back by using the bbq sauce and water mixture lightly poured over the sliced meat it will absorb the moisture back.

[1044]

Like Oli says, it will vary. You will also get a different yield ratio cooking 8-10 lb'ers, as opposed to cooking 14-16 lb'ers. Time on the pit is a factor.

[Txngent]

I cannot say I have ever got 60% MEAT off a cooked packer from the purchase weight. I try to trim outer fat before the get go.... leaving it moderate lean (you can still se a 1/4 to 1/8" fat). That almost takes 10% before cooking. Again, I am saying a Fatty Packer. Usually in the 15# range.

[Michiana Mark]

I think it depends on the brisket itself, and how well it was trimmed at the producer. Some leave more, some less fat. 50 to 60% is a good average. I always trim as much as I can before cooking. Less grease in the pit and seems to cook faster. More rub surface area, better smoke ring too. Just my .02

[david brace]

I'm a LITTLE out of practice on briskets...but I think I might still vote...nah, I'll behave.

DB

[DaHorns]

I took this from a site posted here last year....



Brisket Yield

When you take into account the trimming of the brisket before and after cooking, plus the shrinkage that occurs during cooking, don't be surprised if you end up with a 50% yield of edible meat from a whole, untrimmed brisket. That means 6 pounds of edible meat from a 12 pound brisket. Depending on the brisket and the internal temp you cook it to, it may be as low as 40% or as high as 60%.

If you're cooking brisket for a party, figure 4-5 ounces of meat per sandwich or 6 ounces of sliced meat on a plate (8 ounces for hearty eaters). Using a 40% yield, just to be safe, a 12 pound brisket yields 19 4-ounce sandwiches or almost 13 6-ounce plate servings.

http://http.virtualweberbullet.com/brisketselect.html#slicing

[Txngent]

That link is where I got my information.

[DaHorns]

That link is where I got my information.ahhhhh, very well then......

[Txngent]

Guess this pole is the story of my life.... I just experience more shrinkage than others! :evil:

[Buckeye]

Guess this pole is the story of my life.... I just experience more shrinkage than others! :evil:

Let yer meat...er uh...yer brisket acclimate ta room temp an (not cold). That mite help sum wif yer shrinkage :P ......maybe not, I don't noe. (ask yer wife fer her opinyun. :P :lol: )

[Txngent]

She says, "it is fine, now quit playing with it and give me some!!!!". :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[Buckeye]

She says, "it is fine, now quit playing with it and give me some!!!!". :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Whut a supportive wife! 8) :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Zeeman]

She says, "it is fine, now quit playing with it and give me some!!!!". :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

:shock: What did eye miss :?:

[Txngent]

Buckeye was funnin me about my shrinkage of meat.... he told me to ask my wife her opinion.... that was her comment. :twisted:

[david brace]

Buckeye was funnin me about my shrinkage of meat.... he told me to ask my wife her opinion.... that was her comment. :twisted:

...ouch...

DB

[Rub N Smoke]

But the water was cold......... :twisted: