You are more likely to have hypothyroidism if you. 1  have had a thyroid problem before, such as a goiter. 2  have had surgery to correct a thyroid problem. 3  have received radiation treatment to the thyroid, neck, or chest.  have a family history of thyroid 1  disease. were pregnant in the past 6 months.
Though it's sometimes dismissed as too fatty, a pork brisket is actually an ideal cut to roast or braise. Roasts, whether dry-roasted or braised, can be tricky to get just right.
Get one in a Cryovac package. 2 Size of your brisket--a real good size is a brisket from 6 to 10 pounds. The size, big or small, will be more of a personal choice. Just remember slow cooking for 1 1/2 to 2 hours per pound is a pretty fair timetable for cooking a brisket at 225F. But first, ya got to season it! 3 Seasoning your brisket--there are as many ideas on the best way to season a brisket as there are brisket cooks.