Small Brisket Flat & Butt

[js0813]

Didn’t think to take prep pictures this morning. Took one of the lil baby brisket flat when I trimmed the fat cap down some Yesterday before seasoning with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.

Lil butt was “brined” in an apple juice/salt/pepper/rosemary mix overnight. Rubbed with S&P and brown sugar equal parts mix early this morning. Both the brisket and butt have been on for about 2hrs now. Using my typical half and half of black oak and pecan.

Additional SITREPs to follow...

 

[chilerelleno]

Pulling up a chair, pass me a cold drink.

 

[flatbroke]

Going to be fine vittles in a few hours. I’m splitting wood for a few hours. Don’t let Chile take my plate. He is a good eater. Be back later to check on the progress. And for my anniversary dinner plate. Thanks in advance

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks like a great start!
Al

 

[js0813]

Thanks all. Fires been holding good beetween 225 and 255. Just got the brisket wrapped. Tell y’all what, don’t know if I’ve ever had a cut go from 156 down to 149 after wrapping.

 

[gmc2003]

It happens don't fret it. My chair is pulled up in front of the screen for any updates.

Chris

 

[js0813]

Man I hate seeing a drop like that. Probably been doin it for years just I never used a thermometer during the cook till this past year.

 

[R Blum]

I think my stomach is starting to growl.

 

[gmc2003]

How long did it take you to wrap it?

Chris

 

[js0813]

Only about a minute. Didn’t open the smoker till I had the paper cut and ready. It just hit 156, so maybe I’m getting past the stall?

I didn’t expect it with the paper. I usually cook straight thru with no crutch.

 

[js0813]

Lil butt hit about 205 and the bone was loose so I wrapped amid moved it to the cooler. That brisket is sloooow. Taking about as long as the last full packer I did.

 

[js0813]

Well, pulled the pork...

Pulled the brisket from the cooler...

And sliced away.

Kiddos and wife loved it all. Now that the kids are asleep and the kitchens cleaned I can get these posted. Brisket wasn’t the most tender but was still good. Just not “competition” pull apart.

 

[chilerelleno]

Looks good to me, nice cook.
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