Brisket adding smoke halfway thru cooking

[oldman]

Can I start adding smoke half way thru cooking of a brisket and get the same effect?  I have two smokers and want to share one generator when cooking for a large group. Thanks

 

[mr t 59874]

 
Can I start adding smoke half way thru cooking of a brisket and get the same effect?

The same effect, possibly.  Smoke flavor, yes.  It's my personal feeling that smoke can be added at anytime during or after a cook.  It depends on how much smoke flavor is desired, after all these days smoke is added mostly for flavor rather than a cure.

You can make adjustments by controlling the color and density of the smoke.  There are times when doing a roast that some may prefer no smoke at all.  In this case, I cut the steaks and smoke them for a couple minutes with a heavy smoke just prior to service.  This will produce a desired layer of smoke on them for the ones who prefer a smoked steak.

If you are planning on pulling your brisket, lay some heavier smoke on it and when you pull it, it will be mixed in.

Hope this helps,

Tom

 

[Dutch]

Oldman, It depends on your cooking method, if you're using a stick fired smoker or charcoal, you'll have smoke the whole cooking time, if you're using propane or electric you can pretty much add smoke when you want too, but if you apply smoke at the back half of your cooking time you'll get smoke flavor but you won't get much of a smoke ring.

You didn't say what kind of smoker you're using, so the best we can do is give a broad spectrum answer. Let us know what you're using and we can help you better.

 

[kc5tpy]

Hello Oldman.  

  In my opinion, what those 2 members don't know about smoking isn't worth your time to research.  

  In fact, may I suggest if you are new to smoking start reading all the threads started by those two members and Pops6927.  Between those three members only you will gain enough knowledge to keep you going for quite some time.  Many others here with tons of talent.  Just my opinion.  Don't forget the QView.  Good Luck.  Keep Smokin!

Danny

 

[oldman]

Thanks all,

I will take the advice.  I'm using MBS  and an old grill with a SmokeDaddy generator that I want to do some time sharing between the two for cooking for 30 people.  Twice smoked ham will be the shorter so I wanted to get it done before applying the smoke to the brisket.  Thanks for the help and pointing to great smokers.

Weldon