Brisket Basics

Brisket is the holy grail of BBQ, and today we're going to teach you how to cook it perfectly and establish yourself as a pit master!

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Best fuel for low & slow

Our Pitmaster’s Pick, plus two great alternatives.

Best pick

Classic BBQ Briquettes (Red bag)

Long, steady burn and suited to low 'n' slow cooking.View product

Wood Charcoal BBQ Briquettes (Green bag)

Long 5+ hour burn with a consistent shape, so temperatures are easy to control.View product

Based on Heat Beads® testing. Burn times vary with fuel, BBQ and weather.

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