- Jul 5, 2016
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Ok so I browsed the "Let's talk brisket" for 15 pages or so and ran across a couple of questions: (I am a noob so bear with me)
I am using propane with the wood pan and a water pan above that. I am buying the basic Sam's briskets. I think 7-8 lbs? I forgot to look. So if I am understanding this correctly I need to fill chips up and water (or whatever liquid) and fat side down and get it to 165 IT. At this point I take it out and wrap it in Alum. Foil and put it back into the smoker until 200 or so...doing the toothpick test.
1.) How often do you put more wood chunks in? (I am not using the chips, but the bigger chunks) Do I just keep it full of water since the chunks will take longer to break down.
2.) I think I have been taking it out waaaay too early. It is still tough. I am sure I haven't gotten to 200 roughly. Expensive lessons. :( Will the brisket breakdown take place while it is in the aluminum foil I take it?
3.) Let is rest until it comes back down to 180?
Thanks for the pointers! You guys are smoking geniuses. I think I will need to fill up the propane tank for a 15 hour burn LOL.
Pat
I am using propane with the wood pan and a water pan above that. I am buying the basic Sam's briskets. I think 7-8 lbs? I forgot to look. So if I am understanding this correctly I need to fill chips up and water (or whatever liquid) and fat side down and get it to 165 IT. At this point I take it out and wrap it in Alum. Foil and put it back into the smoker until 200 or so...doing the toothpick test.
1.) How often do you put more wood chunks in? (I am not using the chips, but the bigger chunks) Do I just keep it full of water since the chunks will take longer to break down.
2.) I think I have been taking it out waaaay too early. It is still tough. I am sure I haven't gotten to 200 roughly. Expensive lessons. :( Will the brisket breakdown take place while it is in the aluminum foil I take it?
3.) Let is rest until it comes back down to 180?
Thanks for the pointers! You guys are smoking geniuses. I think I will need to fill up the propane tank for a 15 hour burn LOL.
Pat