Brisket for a Halloween party

mike5051 · Oct 27, 2015

Hi folks,

I picked up a 14 lb choice packer to smoke for a Halloween party. I'm getting it on the smoker at 9:00pm on friday to be ready at 3:00pm on saturday. Any suggestions on how to serve brisket for a party? I was thinking sliced in a pan with a bowl of bbq sauce on the side for those wanting to add sauce. It's a pot luck style of party, and people will be sampling from lots of dishes. Any help is appreciated.

Mike

appwsmsmkr1 · Oct 27, 2015

Just like you said, it will be the first thing to go. Trust me. Enjoy!!!!

mike5051 · Oct 27, 2015

appwsmsmkr1 said:
Just like you said, it will be the first thing to go. Trust me. Enjoy!!!!

Thanks for the input! It sounds like a stupid question, but I've never seen brisket at a party nor served it.

Mike

appwsmsmkr1 · Oct 29, 2015

Lol be careful with BBQ bc then they will make you make it all the time, lol.

I usually do ribs bc it's a much shorter cook, and I know that the wsm is cooled off before I leave.-safety first lol

Enjoy your party

mike5051 · Oct 31, 2015

Thanks again appwsmsmkr1 . The party has been cancelled, severe weather will be ere tomorrow. They moved Halloween to tonight for the trick or treaters. The show must go on.....

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Oct 31, 2015

Salt and Pepper only

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Oct 31, 2015

Rubbed and ready for the smoker

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Oct 31, 2015

Thanks for watching.

foamheart · Oct 31, 2015

I like it so far, brisket has a special affinity for cracked black and I see you like it too! I actually asked a couple a butchers if they sold cracked black vice ground black pepper. They thought it a good idea. LOL

I can smell it from here!

b-one · Oct 31, 2015

Looking good so far!

driedstick · Oct 31, 2015

This is on my list to try,,,,yours looks good so far

A full smoker is a happy smoker

DS

foamheart · Oct 31, 2015

I can smell it, you have a problem........ Cook needs more liquid refreshments immediately!!

mike5051 · Oct 31, 2015

Thanks folks! Just got it off the smoker at 203 IT, wanted to take it to 205. When probing it for tenderness, it felt like I was probing fat no matter where I stuck the probe. I've never cooked one that felt so soft! I'm a little worried.

I wrapped it in foil and towels and put it in a cooler. Gonna rest it a while and then I'll share some pics. I did manage to beat the severe weather, smoked for 15 hrs at 250.

Mike

mike5051 · Oct 31, 2015

Foamheart said:
I can smell it, you have a problem........ Cook needs more liquid refreshments immediately!!

I'm refreshed Kevin lol! Those storms heading this way look horrible! Have they hit you yet?

Mike

foamheart · Oct 31, 2015

mike5051 said:
I'm refreshed Kevin lol! Those storms heading this way look horrible! Have they hit you yet?

Mike

Nope, just a mist and some sprinkles, should get to you after me. Friend in West Texas said this morning it got kinda western out there yesterday.

http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=LIX&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=yes

I have always used NOAA, over the years found it to be the most reliable.

mike5051 · Oct 31, 2015

Thanks for the link Foam! I've got time to throw some veggies on the grill.

Mike

dennyman100 · Oct 31, 2015

Hey guys, know its not about the food but I have several family members in Vernon Parish who are under water. Trees are all over the place, 171 north is closed in several places. Y'all stay safe, the weather is only gonna get worse it seems.

mike5051 · Oct 31, 2015

Thanks dennyman, I've completed my outdoor activities and am now hunkering down for the storms. The news channels have been warning us all week so hopefully everyone's prepared. Sorry about your family members flooding, this has been a crazy weather cycle the past couple of weeks.

Mike

mike5051 · Oct 31, 2015

Very happy the party was cancelled! This brisket was half fat! I thought it was strange that it never hit a stall, and then when probing for tenderness it felt like probing fat no matter where I probed. I felt resistance when inserting the Maverick probe, so it was monitoring meat temp and not fat. I suppose that $2.79/lb for choice brisket was too good to be true.

Falling apart before slicing

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Oct 31, 2015

Fat....

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Oct 31, 2015

The brisket flavor is great! Falling apart tender though.

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Oct 31, 2015

b-one · Oct 31, 2015

That will make great sammies!

mike5051 · Oct 31, 2015

b-one said:
That will make great sammies!

Yes it will b-one! Flavor is awesome

Mike

foamheart · Nov 1, 2015

LOL..... The meat is great! I'm so glad the party was cancelled! LOL

Congratulations on some good looking smoke.

Batten down the hatches looking like its just about to hit again. After no rain for a month, then last week and now this........... well I did see what I took to be a parade marching up river on the levee. Ya know thinking about it, there was two of each animal in that parade............Hmmmmmmmm.

Great looking brisket!

mike5051 · Nov 1, 2015

LOL, Thanks Foam!

Mike

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