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  1. mike281

    all of my food keeps drying out on my MES 40. What am I doing wrong?

    Do you fill the water pan? What temperature are you smoking at and for how long? Cooking low and slow will tend to dry things out but not to the point where it's a problem.
  2. mike281

    First brisket

    Those pictures were from today after it sat sliced overnight.  I think the splotchy parts were from where air migrated through between the muscles and oxidized it unevenly.  After I sliced a few more rows deep the color was consistent. It was more a whitish grey last night when I cut it, but I...
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    First brisket

    It turned out really well. I only let it rest about 45 minutes, but I should have left it longer. What can I say...I was hungry! It was just a bit more firm than I would prefer but still juicy and delicious.
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    First brisket

    Thanks! I turned off the smoker at 196 IT. People say a toothpick should go in like butter. I used a kebab skewer and it had just a little resistance. I'm hoping to it will be enough that slices won't crumble. The brisket is resting now inside the turned off smoker since I don't want to mess...
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    First brisket

    Wrapped it in foil at 167 IT
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    First brisket

    Looks like it turned out pretty well.  I am hoping mine will finish soon enough tonight that if it is good I will go pick up another brisket to throw in the freezer.  The sale ends today and the usual price at my local walmart is $3/lb for select so $2/lb for choice is pretty hard to refuse.
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    First brisket

    Thanks for the comments. I'll keep updating as I go. It's at 155 IT right now. The surface is still moist so I won't foil yet.
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    First brisket

    3 hours in and the internal temperature is reading 117 F It smells amazing and looks great too
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    First brisket

    Before I get into what I'm doing, I'd like to give a thank you to everyone who contributed to the "lets talk brisket" thread. I read every page of that and I'm hoping that it has prepared me enough that my first brisket will be a success! I started with a choice packer that I picked up at my...
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