First Smoke...HELP

[squid]

Still no smoke, so I was getting mad and took the smoke box out. Seems I had it in wrong, so here it goes again. DUH!

 

[squid]

Oh wow, makes a huge difference when you have the smoke box installed correct. Smoking like crazy now.

Thanks for the help guys, but one more question for today. My brisket is all thawed out in the fridge and I have my "Jeff's Rub" all mixed up. Should I rub the meat tonight and let it sit in the fridge over night, or do it in the morning just before I put it in?

 

[vlap]

I like to get the rub on the night before.

 

[squid]

Brisket is in the smoker. I don't know if my thermometer is right or not, but the temp of the brisket is already at 140 after only an hour. Now I realize that it's only a 5 pounder, but doesn't that seem a bit quick?

 

[pineywoods]

Emile that does sound to fast I suggest checking the thermometer. Boil some water and see what the thermo measures when you stick it in. It should read 212* or very close. Also what is the temp of the smoker?

 

[squid]

I think it's all good now. I have the temp of the smoker set to 225. The temps have really slowed down now and after 2.5 hours it's hovering at 150. I opened it up to have a quick peek, and it smells really good. I can't wait to sink my teeth into it!

 

[jakesmith]

You've hit your plateau. Your going fine. Give it some time and it will start to rise. When you take a peek at your brisket, spray some Apple Juice on it. If you have some mix the juice with some rum. Adds flavor to the bark.

PS I dont smoke with an electric smoker so I dont know if spraying liquid in it will cause a short. If so disregard.

 

[desertlites]

glad it's comming along good-u gonna love the finished product-yumm-great job squid.

 

[vlap]

It sounds right so far! Remember its going to plateau now so don't worry if it does not advance for a few hours!
DON'T try to make it hotter in there... Just keep a steady temp and the plateau will end when it decides to do so!!!

 

[squid]

Thanks for the help everyone. Q-View here..