First briskey on the kettle

[pc farmer]

Looks like it turned out great.
Did you keep the SnS water resevoir filled during the cook?

I filled it the first time then didn't refill after that. I probably should have.

Nicely done Adam that brisket looks really good.

Point for sure
Chris


How are you lighting the SnS? I usually start mine with about 5 ashed over briquettes tucked in one of the corners.

Chris

That's what I did. Filled the sns then 5 in the charcoal basket

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

I filled it the first time then didn't refill after that. I probably should have.

Yeah. Keeping it filled helps keep the temps down and more managable during longer smokes.

 

[pc farmer]

Yeah. Keeping it filled helps keep the temps down and more managable during longer smokes.

Good to know, thanks

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Good to know, thanks

You're welcome.

 

[indaswamp]

Awesome brisket! So many different ways to cook one....I am always learning-never cooked a brisket on a kettle before.

 

[SmokinEdge]

Kettles are not forgiving in weather other than calm. I’ve done several brisket cooks on my 22” but I have to have no wind or rain in the forecast, snow for that matter. It can succesfully be done but the natural environment has to be helpful to get that cook done repeatable and successfully.

 

[pc farmer]

Kettles are not forgiving in weather other than calm. I’ve done several brisket cooks on my 22” but I have to have no wind or rain in the forecast, snow for that matter. It can succesfully be done but the natural environment has to be helpful to get that cook done repeatable and successfully.

It was pretty breezy when I cooked it yesterday

 

[SmokinEdge]

It was pretty breezy when I cooked it yesterday

Steady wind? I think that was what I was referencing. A breeze usually isnt a problem, but windy days are.

 

[pc farmer]

Steady wind? I think that was what I was referencing. A breeze usually isnt a problem, but windy days are.

No it was off and on

 

[Brokenhandle]

Good looking brisket Adam! I've only done one on the kettle as well!

Ryan

 

[civilsmoker]

Very Nice cook! I’ll talk a plate!

 

[Brokenhandle]

Looks delicious!

Peachey where ya been hiding? Missed ya bud!

Ryan

 

[IH 1026]

If you think you're getting too much air flow in from the bottom, clean around the vents on the outside with degreaser and close them off a bit with silver high temp tape. If you find later that it's not needed, it's pretty easy to remove. Also, keeping water in the Slow and Sear as previously mentioned will help keep temperatures more stable.

Nice looking brisket!

 

[pc farmer]

If you think you're getting too much air flow in from the bottom, clean around the vents on the outside with degreaser and close them off a bit with silver high temp tape. If you find later that it's not needed, it's pretty easy to remove. Also, keeping water in the Slow and Sear as previously mentioned will help keep temperatures more stable.

Nice looking brisket!

Thanks bud. I will try that too

 

[pc farmer]

Left over brisket, yeah we had some. Hot brisket sammies?

 

[tbern]

Left over brisket, yeah we had some. Hot brisket sammies?
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Sounds good to me!!

 

[IH 1026]

Leftovers are the best!! Looks great!

 

[chopsaw]

Great looking brisket . Left over sandwiches are the best .
Cool to see you did it on a Kettle . Never had any issues with wind or weather using a kettle .
Got my first Weber Kettle in 1982 . They used to come with a manual that had info on use and recipes . It said to face the front leg towards / into the wind . Those were daisy wheel lower vents , so not sure if that holds true with the new style or not , but I just do it out of habit . Never any issues for me even in high winds , cold or rain .

If you're interested here's a thread where I talked about how I set mine up with the snake for long cooks . Also mentions keeping the lower bowl clean so the clean out vanes seal tight if you have the one touch . Starts at post #3 .

Snake and Minion burn time and Temp data?

Hi All, I hope this post finds you ALL well and having great smokes. I was wondering if there is any data out there that tells us how long a snake or minion will burn for and at what temperatures for say a, 22" WSM or a 26" kettle? Just thought it would be interesting to know as I did a cook...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

 

[sawhorseray]

That was a great Weber post Rich, I remember it well. I got my first Weber kettle in 1977, never had an issue with the wind. I'd turn the kettle so the front leg was into the wind, sometimes close the front vent if needed. Most versatile tool in the box for my money. RAY

 

[gmc2003]

Great looking brisket . Left over sandwiches are the best .
Cool to see you did it on a Kettle . Never had any issues with wind or weather using a kettle .
Got my first Weber Kettle in 1982 . They used to come with a manual that had info on use and recipes . It said to face the front leg towards / into the wind . Those were daisy wheel lower vents , so not sure if that holds true with the new style or not , but I just do it out of habit . Never any issues for me even in high winds , cold or rain .

If you're interested here's a thread where I talked about how I set mine up with the snake for long cooks . Also mentions keeping the lower bowl clean so the clean out vanes seal tight if you have the one touch . Starts at post #3 .

Snake and Minion burn time and Temp data?

Hi All, I hope this post finds you ALL well and having great smokes. I was wondering if there is any data out there that tells us how long a snake or minion will burn for and at what temperatures for say a, 22" WSM or a 26" kettle? Just thought it would be interesting to know as I did a cook...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

That was a great Weber post Rich, I remember it well. I got my first Weber kettle in 1977, never had an issue with the wind. I'd turn the kettle so the front leg was into the wind, sometimes close the front vent if needed. Most versatile tool in the box for my money. RAY

I wish they still made kettles with the daisy wheel.

Chris