Brisket is one of the most deliciously difficult cuts of beef a grill or pit master can take on, but just because it's difficult doesn't mean you can't keep improving. An important step in taking your ...

Carol is a sucker for pizza charts. I heart a brisket chart. This Brisket 101 illustration was printed in the February 2010 “Best Barbecue in Dallas” issue of D Magazine. The author is Daniel Vaughn.

Of all the things you need to know about brisket, perhaps the most important (and infamous) is that this lean cut can easily turn out tough and dry. Since it's full of connective tissue, the beef ...