Brisket

Stories tagged Brisket — pulled from across the Journal.

Two racks of glazed, caramelized competition BBQ ribs on a dark sheet pan with a pot of sauce

July 18–19, 2026

Sutherlin Throwdown: Bags, BBQ & Brews

Our hometown's biggest summer party returns July 18–19 — a sanctioned BBQ competition, a beer & wine fest, and a serious cornhole tournament. Crystal Creek proudly supplies some of the top contestants every year, so come taste what our meat can do.

A sliced smoked brisket with dark bark and a deep pink smoke ring on a wooden board

Guides

May 15, 20253 min read

How to Smoke the Perfect Brisket for Memorial Day Weekend

A whole packer brisket is the centerpiece your Memorial Day cookout deserves. Here is our counter-tested method for bark, smoke ring, and butter-tender slices — start to finish.