First Brisket Flat/2nd AMPS Smoke on MES 40

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OK, So I am in the prep stage of my first brisket flat and second AMPS smoke on my MES 40.  I am planning on  smoking at 225 using hickory pellets until I reach 160 and then foiling until it reaches 200.  From what I have read that is pretty much the standard.  Any other suggestions would be appreciated!!

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Brisket Flat pre-rub.

 

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All rubbed up and ready for an overnight stay in the fridge.

 

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Sounds about right Grappler!!

Below is one I did, if you want to double check anything:

Link to Step by Step:

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Sounds pretty close to perfect.

 

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I'm in for this one - I love a good brisket 

 

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Finally got my lazy butt out of be dmd got the brisket into the smoker at 7:30.

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Injected and a little mustard with mor rub. Ready for the smoker.

 

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Off & running! 

 

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30 more minutes of resting.

 

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I am really looking forward to the end result. This is looking terrific.

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Ok, so here is the final product.

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Straight out of the cooler.

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Pre-sliced.

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Sliced and ready to eat.

 

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Brisket with sweet potato fries, Mac and cheese and garlic spinach. Brisket tasted good and was tender. Did not have the smoke ring I wanted though. On a positive note, I got the AMPS to give good smoke for 10 hrs with no intervention. Baby steps right?

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I think you will find you don't get much smoke ring in an electric smoker. That being said, the brisket looks great. I would love a slice of that.

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That was an excellent Job, Grappler-----------------

And a Beautiful Finish!!

Like Disco said, No Smoke Ring with an electric smoker. I haven't gotten one for 4 1/2 years with my MES 40, but Smoke Rings are all show anyway.

My Son gets them with his BGE, and there's no taste difference.

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