In southern US BBQ, Why are Briskets not cut to smoke the flat and point segments separately instead of as a whole brisket?

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In southern US BBQ, Why are Briskets not cut to smoke the flat and point segments separately instead of as a whole brisket?

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Answer 1

The two pieces are often separated, especially for a competition brisket. But since the cutting is an extra and rather labor intensive step, a fair number of people will leave them together.