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This was my first brisket. I've done pork shoulder, chicken and ribs for a long time in my UDS, but was intimated my brisket. 7.5 pound flat. Turned it amazing.. juicy, tender, flavorful and great pull. Five hours cook total. 325 (H&F).. excited to be over the fear.
It's seasoning tonight.. I have a UDS, Bradley Smoker and a Big Chief, and this holds temp just as good as those...Love it so far. Can't wait to use it Sunday!
I apply mustard to ribs, then rub.. then on the smoker at 250 degrees.. after a couple hours a gently mop and don't drag the mop across the ribs.. then, I don't mop for the last hour.. I get a bad ass bark on mine.
Also, don't close the vent all the way, ever.. too much humidity builds up, and humidity leeches heat.. keep it at least half to fully open. And let it come well above your cooking temp with the bricks in it, before loading meat.. Also, be warned that the back of the unit cooking area may get...
I've had a Bradley 4 rack for years.. they're susceptible to heat loss through wind, and general cold or chilly temps.
I have been able to get my unit up to 290 on warm days, but when it's loaded with meat, it struggles to stay above 220.
One small work around, put 2 bricks in the bottom...
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