I'm more of a pork-guy - but decided to give my first brisket a try. Gotta admit - I'm not too happy with the results. Any thoughts what to try next time appreciated:
I thought I went pretty straightforward:
basic S/P-OP-GP mix
let it sit in the fridge for a few hours. Then let it come up to room temp while the smoker started.
250F / low smoke (4/10), Indirect heat (no foil except underneath the tip at the very end to keep temps even).
took about 6 hours total. when it got to 165F, turned-over and then let it finish to 195F (never lifted the top otherwise).
Photos attached.
Disapointed that I never really got the good burnt bark.
found the meet "moist", but kinda rubbery (maybe just a less than great cut?). Was I doomed from the start by using Choice not Prime?
I'm thinking next time to:
lower heat to 220F
raise smoke (high- 8/10)
raise the meat off the lower rack - and move to the higher rack
just a bit more "direct' heat (with some vinegar/water spray at 175F or so)
Let it go all the way to 198F then rest
I thought I went pretty straightforward:
basic S/P-OP-GP mix
let it sit in the fridge for a few hours. Then let it come up to room temp while the smoker started.
250F / low smoke (4/10), Indirect heat (no foil except underneath the tip at the very end to keep temps even).
took about 6 hours total. when it got to 165F, turned-over and then let it finish to 195F (never lifted the top otherwise).
Photos attached.
Disapointed that I never really got the good burnt bark.
found the meet "moist", but kinda rubbery (maybe just a less than great cut?). Was I doomed from the start by using Choice not Prime?
I'm thinking next time to:
lower heat to 220F
raise smoke (high- 8/10)
raise the meat off the lower rack - and move to the higher rack
just a bit more "direct' heat (with some vinegar/water spray at 175F or so)
Let it go all the way to 198F then rest