Questions from a Rookie

[riskittobrisket]

 
Thats what I thought you are actually guessing,Smoking does require a little bit of better temp control.Stock therm can't be trusted do a boiling water test on it.You may want to add your location to your profile it also helps anwering questions.

Duly noted Tropics, any recommendations? 

 

[texasslowsmoker]

Na just the stock thermometer, it seemed to work well.

Next time you fire up, stick an oven therm inside and see if the temp is difference.

 

[tropics]

 
Duly noted Tropics, any recommendations? 

I have a Polder and a Maverick E 71 they are not expensive,I have checked both a few times and they are accurate 

All honesty every thing you cook,when you can monitor the temp will be amazingly tender,the tooth pick I use on almost everything it is fool proof test.

Richie 

 

[riskittobrisket]

Next time you fire up, stick an oven therm inside and see if the temp is difference.

That sounds like a good idea, if not for peace of mind.

 

[riskittobrisket]

 
I have a Polder and a Maverick E 71 they are not expensive,I have checked both a few times and they are accurate 

All honesty every thing you cook,when you can monitor the temp will be amazingly tender,the tooth pick I use on almost everything it is fool proof test.

Richie 

Alright, so no more stock therms, and the toothpick test is on point. Got it. I really appreciate the insight! 

 

[riskittobrisket]

Also can you smoke a brisket in less than 10 hrs and have it be tender?

 

[gary s]

No Chips, and I wouldn't soak.  I do use chunks every once in a while. We have a bunch of pecan split right now. But If I want a different flavor profile I'll go look and see what chunks I have.

 

[riskittobrisket]

 
No Chips, and I wouldn't soak.  I do use chunks every once in a while. We have a bunch of pecan split right now. But If I want a different flavor profile I'll go look and see what chunks I have.

Well we have a bevy of post oak, but i want to try pecan. Also I was told to stay away from mesquite, what's your opinion?

 

[joe black]

The Maverick e-732 or 733 is a good unit to use for grate temps and for internals. Also, if your stock therm is not in calibration (and I would bet it's not), I would look at replacing it with a River Country unit. The Tel-Tru is also good, but about 3 times more money. Good luck, Joe

 

[riskittobrisket]

The Maverick e-732 or 733 is a good unit to use for grate temps and for internals. Also, if your stock therm is not in calibration (and I would bet it's not), I would look at replacing it with a River Country unit. The Tel-Tru is also good, but about 3 times more money. Good luck, Joe

Thank you Joe!