Maiden brisket cook on the new OK Joe Highland.

[cronocide]

Tossed a brisket on the OK Joe about 7:45 this evening. I dry brined the brisket for 24 hours and seasoned with Killer Hogs Brisket Rub. Got the smoker fired up to about 250* before it went on. Currently at 127* internal, I have the probe in the thickest part of the flat. I also have a pan of the fat trimmings rendering in the smoker as well. I plan on basting the brisket with the tallow when it is time to wrap. More pictures to follow as the cook progresses.

 

[JIMSMOKES]

^^^ Watchin!

 

[bigfurmn]

I'm totally in!!! Until bedtime then I'll check in tomorrow. Either way this sounds good.

 

[cronocide]

4 hours in.

Almost 6 hours.

 

[cronocide]

No picture, but brisket is wrapped in butcher paper and along for the ride to 203-205.

 

[cronocide]

Coming up on hour 14, and we are at 195* ish. Point is probe tender, flat needs a little more time.

 

[912smoker]

In for the finish!

Keith

 

[cronocide]

Just pulled off the smoker and is resting for 1-1.5 hours. Brisket for lunch boys!

 

[JckDanls 07]

I'll be right over... Save me a spot...

 

[cronocide]

My wife and I agree that this is the best brisket I've done yet. Here is the Q-view!

 

[912smoker]

Looks like a perfect first cook and looks mighty tender.
Great color and smoke ring!

Keith

 

[Fueling Around]

Well done
That's my kind of brisket

 

[DRKsmoking]

That all looks wonderful.

Very nice , juicy and nice smoke ring.

David

 

[Displaced Texan]

Nice job.

 

[Redicans]

Damn that looks GOOOOOD! Nice Job!

 

[Redicans]

How did the maze work for you? What were your vent settings? Did what was there last the whole cook? I have thought about trying that so just curious. Thanks

 

[cronocide]

How did the maze work for you? What were your vent settings? Did what was there last the whole cook? I have thought about trying that so just curious. Thanks

The maze lasted for the first basket and then I removed it. I found with the lavalock tuning plate I needed more fuel burning to get to proper temp. With a full charcoal starter of fuel and vents open I would get 2 hours of burn at 250-265 and I would then light another full charcoal starter and dump my ash. I may try one section of maze to increase lit fuel next time