Whole Brisket - Akaushi Wagyu
Individual Cut
Brisket Primal · Available in Whole & Half Shares

Whole Brisket

Also known as Packer Brisket, Full Packer · Boneless

The complete brisket with flat and point intact. Smoke it whole for 12 to 16 hours and experience what Akaushi marbling does to the king of barbecue. Available whole or half.

Marbling 4/5
Tender
Rich
Beefy
Fat Content
Whole Brisket — American West Wagyu
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Butcher Specs
Avg Weight12-18 lbs whole
ThicknessFull packer
Bone OptionBoneless
PackagingVacuum-sealed
Your Share Yield
Whole Share~1 brisket (12-18 lbs)
Half Share~1 half brisket (6-9 lbs)
Carcass %~6% (Brisket)
Anatomy
PrimalBrisket
LocationLower chest
MusclePectoralis profundus, superficialis
Perfect For

When to Reach for the Whole Brisket

Backyard BBQ Competition Smoking Holiday Gathering Feeding a Crowd Weekend Project
How to Cook It

Three Ways to Perfection

Akaushi whole brisket is forgiving thanks to its marbling. These are our recommended methods.

Method 01
Low and Slow Smoke
Season with salt and pepper (50/50). Smoke at 250°F fat-cap-up for 8 to 10 hours until internal hits 165°F. Wrap in butcher paper. Continue to 203°F internal. Rest 1 to 2 hours.
Smoke 250°F → Wrap at 165°F → Pull at 203°F → Rest 1-2 hours
The rest is not optional. The brisket continues cooking and the juices redistribute. One hour minimum.
Method 02
Hot and Fast
Smoke at 325°F for 5 to 6 hours. Wrap at 170°F internal. Pull at 203°F. Rest 1 hour.
Smoke 325°F → Wrap at 170°F → Pull at 203°F → Rest 1 hour
Hot and fast produces a darker bark and saves 4 to 6 hours. The Akaushi marbling keeps it moist at higher temps.
Method 03
Braised Brisket
Sear all sides. Place in a Dutch oven with stock, onions, and garlic. Braise at 300°F for 4 to 5 hours.
Oven 300°F for 4-5 hours
Jewish-style braised brisket. The Akaushi marbling makes this preparation extraordinarily rich.

The Pitmaster's Holy Grail, Genetically Upgraded

Brisket is the most demanding cut on the steer. It requires patience, attention, and an understanding of how collagen breaks down over time. A packer brisket has two parts: the flat, which is leaner and slices cleanly, and the point, which is fattier and pulls apart into burnt ends.

In Akaushi Wagyu, both sections carry more intramuscular fat than conventional brisket. The flat stays moist even when sliced thin. The point renders into something almost obscene in its richness. The bark develops a deep, mahogany crust while the interior melts into smoky perfection. Start with Akaushi brisket, and every other variable becomes secondary.

Once you smoke an Akaushi brisket, every other brisket you have ever eaten will feel like a rehearsal.

Whole Brisket — American West Wagyu
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