Today we’re going to learn how to wrap a brisket in butcher paper with a little help from the backyahd kid. You start with two long pieces of 18 inch butcher paper and overlap them a couple inches in the middle. You spritz it down with water to make it more pliable You can put cold tallow under the brisket if you want to help cook in more fat. I just didn’t have any today. Then place the brisket on top of the tallow, with the fat side up. You can put tallow on top of the brisket too. You fold th

Brisket Wrap with Butcher Paper. Here’s my latest method for wrapping briskets with butcher paper. I’ve simplified it quite a bit over the years so I figured you’re due for an update. I use 18” butcher paper. I overlap two pieces so it’s wide enough to fit the whole brisket. I spritz with water so it’s more pliable. I put a big chunk of tallow under it to help keep that flat moist as it rests. I place the brisket fat side up about ⅓ of the way up the paper. I bring that short lip of paper over t