First time smoking a brisket any pointers?

jn31083

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Jun 21, 2012

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Houston Tx

• Jun 21, 2012

• #1

Im smoking a brisket and curious if anyone knows would it be better to use oak for my heat over charcoal? I will be using apple wood chips for the smoking...Thanks ahead of time im new at smoking but so far have done a pork loin that turned out outstanding

 

smokinhusker

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Oct 20, 2010

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Mountains west of Colorado Springs, CO

• Jun 21, 2012

• #2

Hello JN. Oak is pretty darn good with apple or cherry for a brisket. Keep in mind, low and slow. Figure about 1.5-2 hrs per pound of meat but internal temperature is the ultimate goal. 

Would you mind swinging by Roll Call and introducing yourself so we can give you a proper SMF Welcome, and updating your profile to include a location? It helps when answering questions to know where you are.

Thanks!

 

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jn31083

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Jun 21, 2012

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Houston Tx

• Jun 21, 2012

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Thanks

Yes I just did the roll call and im in Houston Tx

 

jn31083

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Houston Tx

• Jun 21, 2012

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I did a pork loin recently with nothing but mesquite and had a few complaints about being a little too smoky( yeah i know i dont believe such a thing haha) so with oak as my heat and apple wood for my flavor you think im on the right track

 

missed-em

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Dorchester, Il

• Jun 22, 2012

• #5

I find hickory a little to strong also - oak seems to be better for us.