Brisket #2

[DougCA]

I’m back.

Going to smoke brisket number two tomorrow. Costco prime whole packer 18lb trimmed to about 12. Last time I cooked at 225 and it took 18 hours. Going to do 250 this time.

 

[redheelerdog]

Sounds like a plan Doug, take lots of pics. What kind of smoker are you using?

 

[DougCA]

Will do. I'm using a Louisiana Grill LG900.

 

[gmc2003]

Good luck, it looks like your off to a good start.

Chris

 

[DougCA]

Heating up the grill now. Should be on the grill by 6am.

 

[Morry Sade]

Keep us posted, made my first brisket yesterday. Definitely need to work on it

 

[texomakid]

I've never smoked a Prime brisket? Good looking chunk of meat. Watching........

 

[DougCA]

4.5 hours in @225. Meat is between 172-177. Debating on wrapping it in butcher paper. Am worried about retaining moisture in the brisket but there seems to be plenty in the pan.

 

[DougCA]

I finished the smoke today about 9 hours total. Never bumped up the temp or wrapped except for an hour rest. Ran a bit over 195 as I was away running errands. Murphy’s law and all that. Ended at about 198.

The pan had some decent juice compared to my first smoke. I saved some and was curious if there’s a use for it or no. Suggestion welcome.

Point falls apart easily and the flat not as much but still brittle. I’d say another successful smoke.

As always, thanks to the forum members for helping me learn!

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks mighty good!
Nicely done!!
Al

 

[fivetricks]

There's always use for brisket juice. Everything from french dips, to wedding toasts to christening your children.

 

[texomakid]

Hey those dripping's are gold in the world of authentic BBQ sauce. I'm trying to figure out a good recipe that was supposed to be made with drippings. I'm trying to figure out good ways to catch it in my cookers just for that use.

 

[DougCA]

let me know what you find out. I put it in the fridge for now.

 

[bmudd14474]

Nice

 

[shinny]

Very nice