Brisket (propane smoker) (pics)

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trnpitboss

Newbie
Original poster
Jun 8, 2012
3
10
Toms River, New Jersey
So I did up my first brisket and first use of the smoker.

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Now I ran into a problem that alot of others did with this smoker, the opening in the bottom of the pan allows flame to hit the wood igniting it

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So I went out and grabed my cast iron skillet and used that to reduce flareup. Now we smoked it low and slow for something like 7-9 hours for this small brisket. (4-5 pounder)

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Taste was there and everything however It was very dry. Does anyone have any tips to have a moister brisket? I used a water pan (apple juice/whiskey 70/30) as well as a mop that I sprayed when I had to add more chips. Not sure what else I should do to get a moister brisket.

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thanks in advance.
 
I assume the electronic probe was for the meat.  Did you trust the oe thermometer in the smoking chamber.  They are notoriously inaccurate.  When I did my first & only brisket in my inlaw's propane smoker (similar type, different brand) I had to have the gas turned almost off to maintain 225°F.  I also had to add water to the pan about every hour.  Did you keep the fat cap on the meat or did you trim it off?  Most of the advice you will get will be to leave it at about 1/4" thick & have it on top in the smoker so the fat will drip down.  Also, if you choose a brisket with more marbleing it will end up more tender & moist.
 
What temp did you pull the brisket?

Did you foil it? if so what temp?

Was it a full packer brisket?  It seems to be a bit harder to get a moist brisket if you are working with a split or flat type cut.
 
From the picture it looks like you sliced the brisket with the grain of the meat. I have made that mistake before and wont do it again. I now always mark my meat before I put it on the smoker, so I know which way the grain of the meat is. Just keep at it! You will get better everytime!
 
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