A mighty slab of smoked brisket can make that Super Bowl gathering an easy success. At his pit joint, Truth BBQ in Brenham, Texas, between Austin and Houston, Leonard Botello IV smokes whole briskets from a nearby ranch for 18 hours. The briskets have been available nationwide, shipped frozen, since late last year. To get the succulent, flavorful meat party-ready, you’ll want to thaw it, then unwrap it, place it in a baking dish, wrap the whole thing, dish and all in foil and slow-roast it. It will serve 8 to 12. Be sure to have plenty of your own sides to serve like coleslaw, baked beans, cornbread, pickles and your favorite barbecue sauce.
Truth BBQ, $230 for five to six pounds, including shipping, truthbbq.com.
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