My First Smoke

[policecom]

Well, I finally got a brisket going in my Smoke Vault. First smoke. I sure hope I am doing this right. It's been in almost 5 hours and I just checked...it is showing 125 degrees on the meat thermometer. Does that sound right?

I am ok taking my time doing this. Just want to make sure it sounds like a normal smoke

 

[wvsmokeman]

Sounds like you are off to a good start

 

[blackhawk19]

Just don't get discouraged when it hits the plateau, just hang in there

 

[policecom]

Ok, I am waiting for that too. Just seemed to be climbing really slowly. It is looking darn good in there though!

 

[glued2it]

Like balckhawk said, Just keep the temp steady! it's done when it's done, don't try to speed it up. Your doing just fine.

edit: if your lookin' it aint cookin'!

 

[policecom]

Do I keep the wood chips coming the entire time? Or is there a point I stop adding the chips

 

[glued2it]

Just keep the smoke thin and blue and not billowing. but yea you keep the smoke going. The smoke ring will stop forming at 140º but the smoke flavor will penetrate the whole time.

 

[ba_loko]

Keep the smoke coming until you hit 145F. After that, it's ineffective. Please take pics if you can.

 

[policecom]

Thanks for the tips. I am going to go out and check on it. It is looking really good

 

[deejaydebi]

Sounds good Policecom that's a great smoker enjoy!

 

[smokeys my pet]

Patience is a virtue that is hard to learn but will come with time. Sounds like your on that learning curve that hit me also but hit is soooo worth it!
Hope all is well and post us a little q-view when ya can.
Thanks

 

[squeezy]

What temp is your CCSV at?

 

[buzzard]

congrats on your first smoke! your are now addicted. do not fight it....just go with it.

 

[seaham358]

What!! No pics???

How did it come out...

 

[policecom]

Ok here are the pictures of my first brisket. Hope I am doing this right!

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[cowgirl]

That looks awesome!! Way to go policecom!

 

[glued2it]

Well how did it taste!

 

[mossymo]

Very nice looking brisket, congrats !!!

So, are there any leftovers?

 

[big-fokker]

Very nice for your first time

How did it look when you sliced/pulled it?

 

[squeezy]

That brisket looks great ... but that smoker is just too clean!