BDSkelly ~Prime Brisket on the RT-700

[bdskelly]

My third smoke on the new Rec Tec Bull. Our first smoke was an easy pork butt. The second smoke we cooked the wee bit more difficult ribs and chicken. All turned out better than I expected.
Okay so... Now I think this guy and the machine see eye to eye. And now it is Time for the REAL reason I had this ol’girl shipped to Texas. BEEF.
So, 11 pounds of well marbled Prime Brisket. ...The acid test for this smoker. IMHO the most difficult meat to get JUST right. Let’s hope it won’t disappoint us! B

I’ll post the results for better or worse. More later. ol’Bri is going to bed. B

 

[dcecil]

That looks like a really nice cut, good luck. Can’t wait to see when it’s done

 

[SonnyE]

Good Lord! Did that hunk of cow walk to the grill?
Bigger than a cookie sheet? Did you invite the Texas National Guard to Sunday Dinner?
Sleep well! For better, or for worse, BEEF! It's what's for dinner!

Like it already and getting in line to watch! ;)

 

[bdskelly]

Good Lord! Did that hunk of cow walk to the grill?
Bigger than a cookie sheet? Did you invite the Texas National Guard to Sunday Dinner?
Sleep well! For better, or for worse, BEEF! It's what's for dinner!

Like it already and getting in line to watch! ;)

You and I are going big or going home Sonny. Let’s see what the old girl can do. B

 

[SonnyE]

You and I are going big or going home Sonny. Let’s see what the old girl can do. B

Amen Brother!
How much beer does it take to consume such a magnificent main course?
You most certainly have got that Bull by the Horns!
This... is what it's made for. Try and get some rest. ;)
(Easier said than done. And why I rely heavily on my phones timer to keep me honest.)

 

[gmc2003]

Ok, it's 4:45 am here. Where's the beef update B?

I'm watching the thread for a final product, the starter shots looked to darn good.

Chris

 

[SmokinAl]

You awake yet Brian?
Al

 

[bdskelly]

At 7am Sunday morning we have an IT of 176. So far so good. Giving a quick sprits of ACV and Water. Yawn... Need coffee. B

 

[SonnyE]

Oh My!
Looks like dreams do come true.
Did you sleep? Or up and down like a Yo-Yo mothering it?

 

[GaryHibbert]

Well Brian, I'm glad to see it didn't take you long to get a brisket on the new Rec Tec.
Looking really good so far.
I'm waiting................
Gary

 

[myownidaho]

That’s looking great!

 

[Bearcarver]

Looking Good, Brian!!!:)
I'll be back for the Grand Finale!!
Insert "Popcorn" Smilie here!!!

Bear

 

[SonnyE]

Looking Good, Brian!!!:)
I'll be back for the Grand Finale!!
Insert "Popcorn" Smilie here!!!

Bear

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[SmokinAl]

Looking good, taking on some nice color!
Al

 

[dcecil]

Ok, it's 4:45 am here. Where's the beef update B?

I'm watching the thread for a final product, the starter shots looked to darn good.

Chris

not sure how I quoted and posted that but it was worth repeating lol

 

[bdskelly]

The brisket has hit an IT of 203. Time to test it for tenderness. There is a big debate on how to do this. Most use a toothpick. Heck we’ve even debated if you should use round toothpicks or the flat ones. It’s unanimous that the cocktail toothpicks with the frilly ends should absolutely not even be legal to use.
As for me... I use my switchblade. For 2 extreamly important reasons.

• One because it’s really cool.
• Two I like seeing the look on people’s faces when an old guy like me opens a switchblade! ;)

It’s perfect. Time to take it off and give it a rest. B

 

[foamheart]

The brisket has hit an IT of 203. Time to test it for tenderness. There is a big debate on how to do this. Most use a toothpick. Heck we’ve even debated if you should use round toothpicks or the flat ones. It’s unanimous that the cocktail toothpicks with the frilly ends should absolutely not even be legal to use.
As for me... I use my switchblade. For 2 extreamly important reasons.

• One because it’s really cool.
• Two I like seeing the look on people’s faces when an old guy like me opens a switchblade! ;)

It’s perfect. Time to take it off and give it a rest. B
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I love ya brother! What a beautiful piece of meat! I blew coffee all over the monitor about the toothpicks. Had that same discussion! LOL...... Like Crocodile Dun-Bryan, "Nawww, THIS is a knife!" That may be the best brisket ever smoked!

 

[Lookn4u]

Man, that looks great!

 

[bdskelly]

I see miles and miles of brisket!
This machine and I are going to get along just fine. B

 

[bdskelly]

Celebration!