Brisket

[c14james35]

Looked outside noticed my greese cup was over flowing lol. Since its 60 out this weekend and should be 30 I decided to clean up the smoker for the first time since I've had it for four years. Scraped it down with a margin trowel and there was a ton of caked up greese and creosote almost took a picture.

 

[c14james35]

Well it put me in the mood to smoke (which isn't hard to do). I've been wanting to do brisket, I've smoke alot of pork and chicken but only have done two briskets. First one was a full packer turned ok ok but not great. Secong was a tiny 2 pound flat because thats all I could find. Turned out alittle tough kinda like an over done steak probably due to the size. Tomorrow will be a 6 pound flat came already trimmed and I think they trimmed to much of the cap off but you couldnt tell in the packaging. Here it is before rub I think im looking at the cap side.

 

[c14james35]

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• c14james35
• Feb 18, 2017

 

[c14james35]

Rubbed down with Jeff's rub.

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• c14james35
• Feb 18, 2017

 

[ab canuck]

I'm in for this one.... Brisket looks good so far.....

 

[c14james35]

I know its all about IT when ya pull it but does anyone have a rule of thumb per pound for flats so I have a good idea when to put it on so I have plenty of rest time

 

[c14james35]

I want to do a packer next time so I can make some burnt ends lol. I almost did the poor mans style with chuck roast and skipped the flat.

 

[b-one]

Wait for the packer for the burnt ends,then you can tell the difference between the two. There both tasty but the point ones are better imho. Looking forward to the finish.

 

[SmokinAl]

I know its all about IT when ya pull it but does anyone have a rule of thumb per pound for flats so I have a good idea when to put it on so I have plenty of rest time

About 1 1/2 to 2 hours per pound at 225.

Al

 

[c14james35]

Well im about 5 1/2 hours into my smoke. Holding steady between 225-235 in my offset.

 

[briggy]

I think we had the same idea this weekend, about ready to hit 6 hours on a packer.  Good luck on the smoke!

 

[c14james35]

You too

 

[c14james35]

Just checked my IT for the first time 8 hrs in and im at about 185.

 

[ab canuck]

It's on its way.... Soon you will be enjoying a nice dinner.....

 

[c14james35]

Hopefully, once it hits 195 its going in the cooler for 1-2 hours. That wait in going to kill me lol.

 

[briggy]

Just hitting 170s over here - was in the 150s stall forever.

 

[c14james35]

Just purchased the thermopro TP20 gonna make my smoking life easier.

 

[c14james35]

Off the smoker and into the cooler.

 

[c14james35]

Wont let me post pictures zi will try later

 

[crankybuzzard]

Off the smoker and into the cooler.

The long wait begins!

Looking forward to it.