- Nov 19, 2020
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Well, against the advice of many people, I attempted my first brisket ever on a brand new smoker for Thanksgiving meal. I used info from this site, some YouTube videos from Hey Grill Hey and Meatchurch plus a little intel from friends to triangulate a plan....which of course failed. As they said in the Army ‘every plan fails at first contact with the enemy’ ;)
With each little ‘challenge’ (including a failed thermostat on the smoker and temp probes that proved faulty) I pivoted with the end result being a beautiful and tasty brisket! Tasting the brisket was so stinkin’ good but when adding a little Meat Mitch Whomp sauce, I believe I saw Jesus.
I told my wife out of frustration there’s one way to cook a soufflé but 1000 ways to smoke a brisket. In the end, I guess that’s a good thing as it allows ways to act/react to conditions.
Thanks to the forum! Hate to admit it but I was literally losing sleep this week knowing it was gonna be a disaster. The intel I found here helped tremendously and as such, I’m gonna pay for a membership. Have a great Thanksgiving y’all.
With each little ‘challenge’ (including a failed thermostat on the smoker and temp probes that proved faulty) I pivoted with the end result being a beautiful and tasty brisket! Tasting the brisket was so stinkin’ good but when adding a little Meat Mitch Whomp sauce, I believe I saw Jesus.
I told my wife out of frustration there’s one way to cook a soufflé but 1000 ways to smoke a brisket. In the end, I guess that’s a good thing as it allows ways to act/react to conditions.
Thanks to the forum! Hate to admit it but I was literally losing sleep this week knowing it was gonna be a disaster. The intel I found here helped tremendously and as such, I’m gonna pay for a membership. Have a great Thanksgiving y’all.