4th of July BBQ: Smoked Brisket, Meatloaf and Ribs

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MileHighSmokerGirl

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Since the majority of my meats are beef based, I put it in this forum.

Smoking a 20 lb packer brisket, 9 lbs of hickory smoked meatloaf and 4 racks of hickory smoked ribs. I am expecting 12 guests and then there is me.

The meatloaf just went on the smoker.
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I’m about to go prep the brisket and inject it so it can marinate overnight.

The ribs will go on Monday about 1:15 pm or so.

I am also serving

- Pork N Beans
- Watermelon
- Fruit Salad
- Dinner Rolls

I already made strawberry ice cream earlier today. It is soooo fluffy and tasted just like Strawberry Shortcake.
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Question on the 20 lb. packer. I plan to serve food about 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm MDT on Monday afternoon. What time should I put the brisket on the smoker Sunday?

I need to allow for it to rest in the cooler for about 2 hours. So It needs to come off at about 3 pm MDT on Monday.
 
Your food looks great! Hope you're doing better. Not a brisket master by any means, but don't be afraid to run your smoker at higher temps...250 to 275...your brisket can easily rest in a cooler covered for more than 2 hours.

Ryan
 
Sounds like you are gonna be busy making some goodness. Meatloaf looks great and is a good start.

RE: brisket - I never wrap mine. Smoke till probe tender. then wrap/cover and hold.
 
Question.

A couple of you are saying NOT to wrap.

Dad says I should wrap to help it through the stall.

Why should I not wrap?

Thanks
 
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