Hello from the UK

[therealjb21]

Hi there

New to smoking, based in the north of the UK.

Have just acquired a Tepro offset smoker and today embarked on my first try, a 2.5lb brisket. It's currently resting so hopefully it's ok!

Looking to learn more about smoking, hints and tips etc from the smoking community!

 

[rogerwilco]

Howdy! If your first brisket seems to be dry and tough/hard, it most probably wasn't cooked long enough. Briskets cook in a counter-intuitive manner to what one would expect with most meats. They will be dry and hard when the temps are around 160-190ish°F, and then get soft and juicy as the temps climb, sometimes on up to, and even over, 110°F. On the other hand, it is my understanding that everything is usually quite overcooked in England, so you might be just fine.......:)

Good luck with it!!

 

[smokin monkey]

Hi there, Welcome to our "Family" and "Addiction"

Plenty of good folk on here, ask any questions you can think of, and you will get your answers.

Please take time to look at the UK Smokers Group,

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/f/3161/uk-smokers

And introduce your self on the UK Roll Call
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/229926/roll-call

The UK Smokers Group Is where UK members can ask and share information that is unique to smoking and curing in the UK and does not obviously fit into any of the main forum categories.

We have had our 3rd UK Smokes weekend, where members attend and cooked over the weekend, dates are already in place for 2017, 21-23 July. Please use the link below to view the website.

http://www.uk-smf.co.uk

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[smokin monkey]

On the other hand, it is my understanding that everything is usually quite overcooked in England, so you might be just fine.......:)

Good luck with it!!

Oouch!

 

[SmokinAl]

Welcome to SMF!

Al

 

[submariner]

Welcome to the Forum.

 

[therealjb21]

Thanks for the al lthe welcome messages! Brisket was a success looking forward to trying something new this weekend.