- Dec 28, 2013
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Just got a Masterbuilt 30" Sportsman Elite and got a brisket ready to smoke tomorrow. I had some questions for the night owls or west coasters.
Here's what I have so far
5.75 lbs fat trimmed without point
Injected and marinating currently overnight
Rub made (Myron Mixon rub) and waiting til am to apply.
Planned process, I understand that there is no perfect way. Water pan filled with water.
My plan was to smoke at 225 fat side down on bare rack uncovered until IT hits 160-165 then place in pan fat side up and cover until IT hits about 190. Take out, wrap and place in cooler for about an hour to rest.
Should I just place it in a pan uncovered fat side up the whole time and forget wrapping it? Id like to get the cap to melt a bit to help keep the beef juice and basted since I hadn't even thought yet about mopping it. Thought about soaking the first cup of mesquite chips then adding the other 2 cups one at a time dry until IT hit 150.
Basically my dilemma is pan or no pan and wrap, maybe and when.
Thanks in advance. When I get a chance I'll venture off to the Roll Call section and say hi. I'll also post some pics of the finished product.
Kris
Here's what I have so far
5.75 lbs fat trimmed without point
Injected and marinating currently overnight
Rub made (Myron Mixon rub) and waiting til am to apply.
Planned process, I understand that there is no perfect way. Water pan filled with water.
My plan was to smoke at 225 fat side down on bare rack uncovered until IT hits 160-165 then place in pan fat side up and cover until IT hits about 190. Take out, wrap and place in cooler for about an hour to rest.
Should I just place it in a pan uncovered fat side up the whole time and forget wrapping it? Id like to get the cap to melt a bit to help keep the beef juice and basted since I hadn't even thought yet about mopping it. Thought about soaking the first cup of mesquite chips then adding the other 2 cups one at a time dry until IT hit 150.
Basically my dilemma is pan or no pan and wrap, maybe and when.
Thanks in advance. When I get a chance I'll venture off to the Roll Call section and say hi. I'll also post some pics of the finished product.
Kris