Smoked Corned Beef

[illini40]

Hey everyone. I have a 3.5lbs corned beef brisket.

What temp do you suggest smoking at and for how long, given its 3.5lbs? What internal temp do you target for a corned beef?

Thanks!!

 

[pc farmer]

I smoke them 225-250 and cook till probe tender.  Not by a internal temp.

Then slice thin and enjoy.

 

[crazymoon]

i40, I just read Jeff P.'s (website creator) post on this :

3-4 pounds

4-6 hours

225-240 smoker temp

185-190 IT

Hope this helps

 

[SmokinAl]

Make sure it's probe tender.

That could be anywhere from 190-210.

225 is a good smoker temp, but anywhere between 225-300 will work just fine.

Al

 

[illini40]

Thanks everyone. I'm not planning on soaking it in water.

Thoughts on using the season packet provided for the true corned beef seasoning? If so or not, any rubs suggested?

 

[paul6]

Soaking in water is a personal taste choice , I like to get some of the salt out so I soak overnight .  I smoke fat side down on the grate for 1 hour then put it in a pan with the seasonings for the remainder of the smoke .

 

[dirtsailor2003]

You can use the pickling spice as a rub. I would grind it first though. Another option would be traditional pastrami rub. Coriander, juniper berries, salt, cracked black pepper, garlic, bit of sugar.

For store bought corned beef I like to soak. It's too salty for our tastes as is.

 

[camox413]

Following this thread!! I just picked up nearly a 5 pounder to try for the first time this weekend and was also curious about rub suggestions and cooking method.

 

[weabo]

Does anyone have the link to Jeff's directions?  I searched and couldn't find.  

thx!

 

[camox413]

Does anyone have the link to Jeff's directions?  I searched and couldn't find.  

thx!

http://www.smoking-meat.com/march-16-2017-smoked-corned-beef-brisket-for-st-patricks-day