For a big party, the flat is the hero. It slices beautifully. It fits on a bun. It doesn’t drip fat all over your fancy tablecloth.
But watch the crowd. Watch the real eaters. They hover near the cutting board. They wait for the point.
Corned Beef Brisket Point Vs Flat at Kenton Williams blog
They want the ragged, fatty, imperfect pieces. They want the bits that look like a delicious crime scene. That’s the foodie target.