These homeowners spent about $24,000 on standard cabinets. They turned a few of them sideways and added shelving to get a custom look. Instead of expensive tile or granite, they bought wire safety glass at a hardware store for $11 a sq. ft., had a glass shop cut it to size and then installed it as a backsplash.
1 Fresh brisket can be frozen for up to 12 months at best quality. 2  Be sure to allow plenty of time to thaw a frozen brisket. 3  Thawing in the refrigerator can take about 24 hours for a trimmed, first-cut brisket.
Step 4. Cook the brisket, well covered with foil, until it's tender enough that you can easily slide the tines of a fork into the meat and twist off a mouthful. Depending on the size and thickness of your piece of brisket, that might take as little as 3 to 4 hours, or as long as 8 hours.rim any excess fat from the surface of your brisket with a sharp knife, leaving approximately 1/4 inch to protect the meat from drying in your oven. If you wish to add flavor to the beef, rub its surface with a seasoning paste or dry spice rub and leave it in your refrigerator overnight.