Just got a New Braunfels El Dorado smoker this week off of craigslist for $40. It is an actual New Braunfels, not the new imitation version by Char-Broil. Had a little exterior rust, but overall was in pretty good shape. I hosed it down, went over the rusty spots with a wire brush, and gave it a new coat of high temp paint. Looks just like new - best $40 I ever spent.
This is my 1st brisket ever, and 1st smoke on the new smoker. It is 12 1/2 lbs. Put it on at midnight. Temp spiked a little right away to 265, but it has settled in at about 235 now. I have previously done 4 Boston Butts and some ribs on my ECB.
Got the brisket on the top grate, and a foil pan underneath it to catch the drippings. After doing some reading here, I will probably bring it to about 170 degrees and then foil it, since this is my 1st brisket.
I'll take some pictures in the morning.
This is my 1st brisket ever, and 1st smoke on the new smoker. It is 12 1/2 lbs. Put it on at midnight. Temp spiked a little right away to 265, but it has settled in at about 235 now. I have previously done 4 Boston Butts and some ribs on my ECB.
Got the brisket on the top grate, and a foil pan underneath it to catch the drippings. After doing some reading here, I will probably bring it to about 170 degrees and then foil it, since this is my 1st brisket.
I'll take some pictures in the morning.
