Brining Brisket?

[eldub]

Just curious if anyone brines their brisket before smoking. I brined the last batch in salt, brown sugar, onion and garlic for 12 hours before smoking. It turned out great, imo. However, I'm always open to different ideas and techniques. I'm having a few friends over next weekend to watch some fights and am trying to get my act together sooner rather than later this time.

Thanks in advance.

scott

[beefmann]

brining goes a  long way even with brisket so go for it,,, just allow your  self  enough time to cook the brisket,,, maybe start the smoke the night before

[KyNola]

No reason you can't brine a brisket.  My choice of added moisture is to inject the brisket with beef stock just prior to placing it in the smoker.  When you think you can't inject anymore beef stock, inject some more.

That's how I do mine but that's just me.  You need to do your food the way you like it.  That's when you makes it "yours".

[Habanero Smoker]

Brining brisket for flavor is alright, but you don't want to use too much salt in your brine or you will end up with a brisket tasting like corned beef. Though corned beef is alright, if that is what you are looking for.