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Question from a newbie: Is the pork belly already cooked and you're just adding smoke? I've been in Iraq at way over 112 (140 actually), and though I felt cooked, technically I wasn't.
Here at SMF I'm more of a reader than a poster since I'm still in the learning phase. However, I think what I accomplished the other day is post-worthy, and the credit belongs to all of you. Without reading the good and the bad, the successes and the oh-so-close threads, my knowledge sauce...
I woke up at 0500 and pulled the brisket out. Getting up earlier would have been better.
IT was 210 in the thickest parts. The thin end of the flat was pretty dried out, but most of the brisket was moist. This was definitely NOT under cooked.
Most of it is pretty tasty, but next time I'll...
I did watch one of his videos. I'm not sure it took, but I'm giving it a go today. Here's my thread: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/260614/1st-brisket-getting-a-smoke-shower
Here we go! This new smoker is taking on the infamous brisket. It's a 12+ pound packer that I've held hostage in the freezer since December. Today it was finally time to execute the hostage...I mean, hopefully not destroy such a beautiful piece of meat on the altar of my smoking education...