Smoked Corned Beef

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illini40

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Hey everyone. I have a 3.5lbs corned beef brisket.

What temp do you suggest smoking at and for how long, given its 3.5lbs? What internal temp do you target for a corned beef?

Thanks!!
 
I smoke them 225-250 and cook till probe tender.  Not by a internal temp.

Then slice thin and enjoy.
 
i40, I just read Jeff P.'s (website creator) post on this :

3-4 pounds

4-6 hours

225-240 smoker temp

185-190 IT

Hope this helps
 
Make sure it's probe tender.

That could be anywhere from 190-210.

225 is a good smoker temp, but anywhere between 225-300 will work just fine.

Al
 
Thanks everyone. I'm not planning on soaking it in water.

Thoughts on using the season packet provided for the true corned beef seasoning? If so or not, any rubs suggested?
 
Soaking in water is a personal taste choice , I like to get some of the salt out so I soak overnight .  I smoke fat side down on the grate for 1 hour then put it in a pan with the seasonings for the remainder of the smoke .
 
You can use the pickling spice as a rub. I would grind it first though. Another option would be traditional pastrami rub. Coriander, juniper berries, salt, cracked black pepper, garlic, bit of sugar.

For store bought corned beef I like to soak. It's too salty for our tastes as is.
 
Following this thread!! I just picked up nearly a 5 pounder to try for the first time this weekend and was also curious about rub suggestions and cooking method.
 
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Does anyone have the link to Jeff's directions?  I searched and couldn't find.  

thx!
 
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