Family Gathering w/ Q-view

[calis]

I had a big family gathering this week. I tossed a couple butts, a brisket, potatoes and corn on the smoker. Everything came together just about right, although I think the brisket could have cooked longer in the smoker, it was a little bit tough, but still very edible and quite tasty...and it was my first brisket. I smoked with apple for the first 4 hours and then switched to hickory as I ran out of apple.

 

[the dude abides]

That smoker is LOADED. Awesome work. Glad it all turned out for you. What was your temp on that brisket when you removed it?

 

[calis]

The brisket was at 160 when I pulled it from the smoker. I put it on the propane grill and slowly brought it's temperature up to 185. It only had about 8 hours of time on the smoker, then rain attacked us for a little bit and I found it nearly impossible to keep the temp up on the smoker.

 

[the dude abides]

Ahhh that mother nature, she's got a way of messing with our smokes. I'd guess that if you would've been able to keep it low and slow and foiling, you'll get it to that more tender texture you were looking for.

That's awful that you'll have to do this again. LOL

 

[pignit]

Shweeeeeet!

 

[ronp]

Every thing looks great.

 

[beer-b-q]

Great looking Q. We need tastavision and smellavision as Emeril would say.

 

[bigsteve]

Looks great. We all love tender beef. But I have no problem if a flavorful piece has some chew to it. The flavor is the most important thing, to me.

 

[travcoman45]

Sure nough looks like fine vittles! Everbody shoulda been well fed!

Points!