First post - small brisket flat

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uncle smokey

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Jan 29, 2017
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Whats up everyone - I've been on here for a while reading and getting tips from everyone.  I appreciate all the help and wanted to post pics of my smoke from yesterday.

Picked up a small 3lb brisket flat in hopes to do a quick smoke on my WSM.  Brisket was already trimmed and ready to go.

Saturday night prep: put a little olive oil on it then rubbed it and let sit in the fridge overnight


took it out Sunday morning and let sit to get to room temp.

Smoked it with some hickory chips (prefer the chunks) at about 235-250 for 3 hours (168 IT) and then wrapped it with some apple juice and BBQ sauce.

2 hours later it was up to 204 IT and I took it off and wrapped in more foil and put in the cooler for about an hour.  Overall about a 5hr smoke and another hour rest (again it was a very small brisket)

sliced through it like butter and the pull test was great...  I was really happy with the smoke ring as well.  I also poured some of the juices that gathered in the foil to finish it

hope you enjoy!  Thanks again for all the advice


@unclesmokeysbbq
 
For your first try, that brisket looks fantastic!

I just have to give you a point for such a successful first try!

Also congrats on making the carousel!

Al
 
Great first try I could eat some of that keep it up and you will be the brisket master.
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Warren
 
Appreciate you guys checking it out! and thanks for the comments.  Been smoking for a year or two this was just the first time I decided to post.  Looking forward to Super Bowl Sunday having some friends over and deciding between a brisket and a butt.  I am leaning towards the full packer brisket and maybe trying some burnt ends!
 
Thanks for all the kind words! I was really happy with how it turned out!
 
Way to go for your first brisket..... Good job. Point for sure. 

 Now is there anything different that you would do or try for your second one? flavor, rub, wood choice? 
 
Way to go for your first brisket..... Good job. Point for sure. 
 Now is there anything different that you would do or try for your second one? flavor, rub, wood choice? 

I think the biggest challenge will just be making sure we can duplicate that with a bigger brisket. I used hickory chips which I liked but I would prefer to use the chunks. The chips burn way to fast

I didn't see anything on the rub either.  Curious what you used.  A lot of guys said just pepper.  

Actually was doing some ribs and just used the same rub. I was running low on spices so just picked up some rub from the store when I grabbed some charcoal. Used sweet rub o'mine and enjoyed it but certainly open to suggestions.
 
Congratulations! That looks fantastic and looks absolutely delicious. Way better than my first one.

Trying my second little flat today and hoping it comes out much better.
 
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