Great smoked brisket isn't just about the type of wood or the cooking technique. According to pitmaster Aaron Franklin, it ...

a gloved hand cutting cooked brisket over wood table - Joel Villanueva/Getty Images Whether you're smoking brisket for your next backyard barbecue or serving this five-spice braised seder brisket for ...

A whole packer brisket is trimmed to remove hard fat and uneven edges, creating a clean cut for smoking at home.

If you've ever had the pleasure of eating at Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, you may have walked away vowing to purchase a smoker to attempt replicating the food that people spend hours lined up ...