Paul from Minnesota joining. Impressive website & informative. 30" MES. Been smoking meat & making sausage for about 3 years.

Going to try my first brisket. I have a whole brisket & would appreciate any tips or tricks on how to cut/separate the flat from the point & any other pertinent information. Thanks in advance. I will be using a Masterbuilt 30

Thanks for response & info. Did it exactly as you described & it turned out fantastic. Was apprehensive as this was my first brisket but your advice was spot on. Many thanks

When making snack sticks would it be OK to mix some ground pork with the ground beef & if so what ratio would you suggest. Thanks in advance.