Smoked corned beef

[kmhicks]

Trying a new one (for me). Picked up two corned beef briskets yesterday. One is right at 3#, the other about 3½#. Got the smoker going this morning with a nice mix of hickory and mesquite. Rubbed my briskets good with my favorite Private Selections Texas Barbeque rub and in they went. Using beer in the water pan for the first hour or so, then plain water. Will try to post a few times and let everyone know how it's going.

 

[kmhicks]

Having trouble adding pictures, my phone is giving me fits. Try to get some up in a bit

 

[SmokinAl]

Sounds like a good start!

Hope you get the camera working.

Al

 

[kmhicks]

Thanks Al. Might have to play with it a bit, says it can't upload due to low memory. And here I thought I was the one with memory problems

 

[kmhicks]

Update time. At 133 IT and looking great. Still not able to post pictures, that's what I get for buying a cheap phone I guess

 

[GaryHibbert]

I'm in for this one.

Gary

 

[kmhicks]

Figure should be done around 5 or 5:30 Gary. Looking really good

 

[kmhicks]

At 4 hours in. 154 IT, smells so good I'm about to do a taste test.

 

[kmhicks]

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• kmhicks
• Mar 20, 2016

 

[mneeley490]

I've done smoked before; it is good, but you will definitely get a different flavor (closer to pastrami) if you're used to the traditional method. I'm sure you will like it.

 

[tropics]

Waiting for a slice.

Richie

 

[kmhicks]

I've hit the stall now I think. Actually lost 4 deg IT. Smells great.

Another picture coming soon, will be about 5 hours in

 

[kmhicks]

5 hours total so far. What you guys think?

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• kmhicks
• Mar 20, 2016

 

[tropics]

5 hours total so far. What you guys think?

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• kmhicks
• Mar 20, 2016

Can't tell by the pic, do the bend test to see if they are done. 

 

[kmhicks]

Can't tell by the pic, do the bend test to see if they are done. 

Blend test?
Sure they aren't done yet. Shooting for 184... At 150-155 now

 

[tropics]

Blend test?
Sure they aren't done yet. Shooting for 184... At 150-155 now

Oops wrong post,Test it with a tooth pick when you get up in that area.If it goes in smoothly should be super tender.

Richie

 

[kmhicks]

Got through the stall finally. Temps coming up and it's looking better

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• kmhicks
• Mar 20, 2016

 

[kmhicks]

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• kmhicks
• Mar 20, 2016

Had to take this one so you guys see what I'm working with...

 

[kmhicks]

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• kmhicks
• Mar 20, 2016

Finished product. Tastes great!

 

[SmokinAl]

It sure looks good!

What was the final temp, when you pulled it out of the smoker?

Was it nice & tender & juicy?

Al