Labor Day Brisket

smokeitifugotit · Aug 28, 2013

This is my Wamart brisket for Sunday, all rubbed up and ready for some serious marinating time. Thought I'd do it a day ahead, just in case I need to resort to the KFC plan B. must say I was really surprised and well pleased that our Walmart Super Center had this nice packer. More to follow with some que view. Wish me luck....I'm guessing about an 18 hour project.

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smokeitifugotit
Aug 28, 2013

Forgot to ask....is it ok to cut the thing in half (point and flat separate) while smoking? You'd think whoever designed the MES 30 would have known someone would want to do a whole brisket; no?

turnandburn · Aug 28, 2013

looks good. im in for awhile.

dirtsailor2003 · Aug 28, 2013

Yes you can separate the point from the flat prior to cooking.

smokeitifugotit · Aug 28, 2013

Thanx, Dirt. Appreciate it.

dockman · Aug 28, 2013

Took a 14 lb brisket out of freezer to smoke this weekend also. Good luck with yours I know mine has a small chance of turning out good as I have not had much luck with them in the past.

turnandburn · Aug 28, 2013

SmokeItIfUGotIt said:
This is my Wamart brisket for Sunday, all rubbed up and ready for some serious marinating time. Thought I'd do it a day ahead, just in case I need to resort to the KFC plan B. must say I was really surprised and well pleased that our Walmart Super Center had this nice packer. More to follow with some que view. Wish me luck....I'm guessing about an 18 hour project.

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smokeitifugotit

Aug 28, 2013

Forgot to ask....is it ok to cut the thing in half (point and flat separate) while smoking? You'd think whoever designed the MES 30 would have known someone would want to do a whole brisket; no?

yeh you can separate it before the cook or during the cook. as for the whole brisket with a MES30..im sure they figured if youre buying a small electric youd pick a brisket that fits it. hahaha.

smokeitifugotit · Aug 28, 2013

Easy to do if you have unlimited choices, Turn. But, when there's only 2 in the case, you have to take what you can. This ain't Oklahoma. Most folks eat out here and aren't very much into smoking large hunks of cow carcass. I had to drive 30 miles just to get what I got.

turnandburn · Aug 28, 2013

SmokeItIfUGotIt said:
Easy to do if you have unlimited choices, Turn. But, when there's only 2 in the case, you have to take what you can. This ain't Oklahoma. Most folks eat out here and aren't very much into smoking large hunks of cow carcass. I had to drive 30 miles just to get what I got.

I hear ya...i started on a bullet...so I had to cut numerous 13#'ers down to size more than a few times. Just remember when u cut the briskeys down, those pieces become snacks for the chef during the smoke session. Lol. Best part.:yahoo:

foamheart · Aug 28, 2013

SmokeItIfUGotIt said:
This is my Wamart brisket for Sunday, all rubbed up and ready for some serious marinating time. Thought I'd do it a day ahead, just in case I need to resort to the KFC plan B. must say I was really surprised and well pleased that our Walmart Super Center had this nice packer. More to follow with some que view. Wish me luck....I'm guessing about an 18 hour project.

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smokeitifugotit

Aug 28, 2013

Forgot to ask....is it ok to cut the thing in half (point and flat separate) while smoking? You'd think whoever designed the MES 30 would have known someone would want to do a whole brisket; no?

Since You didn't list the size, I too have a MES30 and a full packer is too much for it. When rubbing for the reefer the night before I locate the grain's direction on the flat. I cut the corner off enough to allow it to fit in the smoker. It also garantees the perfect cut against the grain when done cooking without having to think about it. The cut off portion I have always used for chili. Brisket is the perfect meat for chili.

As to seperating the point and flat near the end of cooking, its not unusual at all. Personally I see it all as brisket and slice it as such, but those point pieces when cooked in sauce are ok too. Maybe its the name I don't like, burnt ends..... But its still all brisket to me.

Good luck with your smoke, remember anyday you smoke is a beautiful day!

smokeitifugotit · Aug 30, 2013

OK, here we go!! Made the 13 lb packer work in my MES 30, by folding the flat under. Made it as thick as the point is all.

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smokeitifugotit

Aug 30, 2013

Now, if it doesn't work, I'm certain I've been called a lot worse. :-)

turnandburn · Aug 30, 2013

SmokeItIfUGotIt said:
OK, here we go!! Made the 13 lb packer work in my MES 30, by folding the flat under. Made it as thick as the point is all.

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smokeitifugotit

Aug 30, 2013

Now, if it doesn't work, I'm certain I've been called a lot worse. :-)

doesnt matter how you get it in there...just get er in! lol.

pgsmoker64 · Aug 30, 2013

Looks like a great start! Be sure to keep us updated.

Bill

smokeitifugotit · Aug 30, 2013

CURSES, foiled again! Pulled it at 167 and added some apple juice to the foil pan, double wrapped and as they say on the corner, "it's wret to go". :-)

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smokeitifugotit

Aug 30, 2013

Notice how it reduced so much in size that it now fits perfectly in the pan? I'm, so far, a happy smoker.

kathrynn · Aug 30, 2013

Looks great so far.....keep us in the loop!

Kat

smokeitifugotit · Aug 30, 2013

finally finished the packer for our Sunday get together. It really fell apart when I transfered it out of the foil pan. Oh, well, this ain't competition and it's good enough for who it's for. LOL

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smokeitifugotit
Aug 30, 2013

foamheart · Aug 30, 2013

The only way to make a bad brisket? Undercooked and tuff or too much smoke too fast...... But I have never had one that wasn't finished off!

I have one out to put on tomorrow for Sunday and Monday, maybe...... LOL.

smokeitifugotit · Aug 31, 2013

Just a note about me Labor Day weekend briskey. This turned out every bit as good as I could have hoped for. :yahoo: hard to put into words....Let me just say, it's a denture wearers dream.:biggrin: thanx for all the input.

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