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Looks like a fun project! What are you planning on doing? Event smoking? Keep us posted on the progesterone. Can't wait to see how it turns out. What about adding a warming oven?or something that's insulated to allow meat to rest in after smoking?
I agree with the others. Chicken is probably the cheapest and easiest to start on. However I generally smoke my chicken a little hotter around 280 300 to keep the skin from getting chewy.
4 hours is not nearly long enough for a brisket with a temp of only 200. 225-250 Is where your want to be. Also always keep fat side up. My briskets usually take a minimum of four hours. Don't worry though. My first time smoking brisket went very similar to yours. These forums are full of useful...
Exciting day today, made a smoked salsa and also my first fattie! I went by this for a guide on how to roll
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/87031/rollin-a-fatty-my-version
seemed to work out pretty good. Didn't do anything crazy for the first time. Mild Italian sausage, with saute garlic...