Brisket turning red when smoked

[andriesdt]

Hi

I need some help please. When I smoke my brisket it turns out as red and I don't get the black bark on it.

I have a box smoker, about 400 gallons big. I use charcoal as my fuel source and I put wood pieces (not small chunks or chips) on for the flavoring.

I stay in South Africa and I use camel thorn wood.

The taste is perfect, the smoke ring is there but I do not get the color right.

What am I doing wrong? Help please.

Thanks.

Andries du Toit

 

[kruizer]

Nothing wrong with red color. It is probably the rub you used.

 

[nomad_archer]

Turning read like this?
The picture is my last brisket seasoned with salt and pepper. I personally like the red color over a black bark.

 

[andriesdt]

Yes exactly the color. Thanks for the reply, I feel much better now.

 

[JC in GB]

Is there any sugar in your rub? Sugar will turn dark brown as it caramelizes.

JC

 

[gary s]

If it taste good and is tender I'd leave it alone. What temp do you smoke at ?

Gary

 

[andriesdt]

Is there any sugar in your rub? Sugar will turn dark brown as it caramelizes.

JC

No sugar

 

[andriesdt]

If it taste good and is tender I'd leave it alone. What temp do you smoke at ?

Gary

216 to 250

 

[EDDIE 786]

Hi

I need some help please. When I smoke my brisket it turns out as red and I don't get the black bark on it.

I have a box smoker, about 400 gallons big. I use charcoal as my fuel source and I put wood pieces (not small chunks or chips) on for the flavoring.

I stay in South Africa and I use camel thorn wood.

The taste is perfect, the smoke ring is there but I do not get the color right.

What am I doing wrong? Help please.

Thanks.

Andries du Toit

Hi Andries. I’m from Durban. I’m interested to know if you’ve tried any other woods when smoking. What works and what doesn’t. I’ve heard wattle is like hickory. Have you tried it. Thanks

 

[zwiller]

IMO your meat was probably too wet going into smoker and this hinders color and bark formation. I find it essential to have meat dry to touch by either an overnight uncovered rest or using a small fan for half hour or so before smoking. More info if you search pellicle.