First Brisket is on w/Qview

[tbakko]

I started my 12.69 lb packer @ 0500 this morning, I am using birch, hickory & apple.The rub was my own concoction, which I did last night & wraped in plastic and put in the fridge. The meat has been on the smoker now for about 6 hrs & seems to be doing ok, I am trying to keep the temp between 220 & 250.

 

 

I am planning on wraping in foil @ abot 170 & take it up to about 200 then wrap in towels & into the cooler for an hour or so. Like I said, this is my first one, actually my first smoke of any kind, so all helpful hints or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

 

[coacher72]

Sounds like you have a good plan and its looking good so far.

 

[bmudd14474]

Looks great so far

 

[eman]

Looks a whole lot better than the chilli dogs i'm fixing to eat.

 

[tbakko]

Looks a whole lot better than the chilli dogs i'm fixing to eat.

Nothing wrong with chili dogs!!
 

 

[mballi3011]

Now you have it all looking good from here. You will defiantly eating good in just a short time now. Dang it Bob(eman) I thought all you folks ate over there was gumbo, etouffee, boudin, and some little crawley things. Not hot dogs

 

[realtorterry]

Looking good friend. I'll wait here for the money shot

 

[tbakko]

Done & tender and juicy & tastes great, nice. Happy for the first smoke ever

 

[raptor700]

Looks Darn good for your first smoke ever! Great smokin!!!

 

[bassman]

You're just kidding about this being your first smoke, right?  That thing looks incredible.  Beautiful smoke ring.

 

[meateater]

OK, your temp at 225*+- looks great. Your meat looks great, nice smoke ring, qview looks great, Now we need more 411 ! Rub, Smoker, Wood, How many beverages?

 

[carpetride]

Looks great!  My first brisket sure didn't look like that.  Nice and moist looking.

 

[tbakko]

OK, your temp at 225*+- looks great. Your meat looks great, nice smoke ring, qview looks great, Now we need more 411 ! Rub, Smoker, Wood, How many beverages?

This was what I mixed up for a rub
1/3 cup course black pepper
1/3 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup paprika
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 teaspoon cayenne 

Home made smoker I bought for $65

Wood was mix of Birch, Hickory & Apple

Beverage of choice was coffee with Chambord
 

 

[thebarbequeen]

WHOA! that's pretty!  thanks for sharing your rub, and the delicious looking q-view. First Smoke Ever? wow. AND another Bellingham smoker - NWDAVE you've got company!!!