Trying to find the best butcher paper for smoking meat can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many butcher paper options on Amazon with different prices, widths, lengths, and colors. You’ll definitely want paper that is unwaxed, unbleached, and uncoated. I’d also stick with paper that is FDA approved and Made in the USA.
You have three color options: brown, pink and white. Brown is the most natural, pink is the same as brown with color added, and white is bleached. Most people use pink because it helps mask the pink myoglobin that some people think is blood. I prefer not to use white because, although likely harmless, I don’t want my meat to touch anything that has been bleached.
You have two size options: 18 inch or 24 inch. I go with 18 inch because 24 is sometimes not wide enough for larger briskets and I end up having to use two sheets anyway.
You’re going to need a way to cut the paper, you can just use a knife or scissors, but most butcher paper companies now have dispenser boxes that have a sharp edge. It’s only about a dollar more for the box, so definitely worth the time savings.
All things considered, @brycogoods6113 pink butcher paper with the box is a good way go.
Check my gear page for a link to blog that goes into the options in detail. Also, check my feed for a how to wrap a brisket and paper vs foil videos.
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