We had a freezer stop working (tripped a breaker) and I wound up with a Point that thawed out that needed to be cooked. Ok, I'll step up and take on this challenge!
In line with my "keep it simple because I'm lazy" concept I fired up the Yoder with 100% hickory, trimmed the brisket point and applied Kosher salt and medium grind black pepper.
Rolled with this brisket taking smoke @ 275 deg for about 6 hours and the IT was in the 160+ range. Had a good bark by then so I wrapped it in pink butcher paper and cranked up the yoder to 310 deg to finish it off. This is the finished product. As you can see on the Thermo pen I reached a temp of 206 - works for me :) That was 6 hours @ 275 - IT of 160 - wrap & cooked 4 more hours @ 310. 10 hours total cook time.
After about 1 1/2 hours of rest (I usually rest longer but we were hungry) This was right there where you want every brisket to be. Smokey rich bark on the outside and juicy/tender slices. I am such a sucker for the point. This was pure brisket happiness. I know it's only aesthetic but I really enjoy a beautiful smoke ring. Pleasing to the eyes and the palate.
It was top self and was enjoyed by all - thanks for looking and keep on smokin'!
In line with my "keep it simple because I'm lazy" concept I fired up the Yoder with 100% hickory, trimmed the brisket point and applied Kosher salt and medium grind black pepper.
Rolled with this brisket taking smoke @ 275 deg for about 6 hours and the IT was in the 160+ range. Had a good bark by then so I wrapped it in pink butcher paper and cranked up the yoder to 310 deg to finish it off. This is the finished product. As you can see on the Thermo pen I reached a temp of 206 - works for me :) That was 6 hours @ 275 - IT of 160 - wrap & cooked 4 more hours @ 310. 10 hours total cook time.
After about 1 1/2 hours of rest (I usually rest longer but we were hungry) This was right there where you want every brisket to be. Smokey rich bark on the outside and juicy/tender slices. I am such a sucker for the point. This was pure brisket happiness. I know it's only aesthetic but I really enjoy a beautiful smoke ring. Pleasing to the eyes and the palate.
It was top self and was enjoyed by all - thanks for looking and keep on smokin'!
