Brisket Help

[mp4]

Here is my first brisket. I plan to smoke it up Saturday for a family Christmas...anyone have any advice? I have a 20 lb turkey for a backup.

[Dirtytires]

I would take the plastic off first....kinda ruins the taste!

Seriously tho, I usually spray mine with Apple juice once an hour to keep moist but I don't wrap my brisket.

[Pete Mazz]

I trim them pretty well. Leave almost no fat. If a full packer, I also separate the point from the flat for burnt ends. Just salt & pepper rub usually. In the smoke at 250 -275 for about 4 hours then wrap tightly with some added beef broth and put in a foil pan in case it leaks. This keeps it moist, cooks it faster and makes some kick ass au jus. When it hits ~200-205 and it "feels right", take it out and let it rest for at least a 1/2 hour, more if you can. Slice across the grain and place back in the au jus.

[Rodcrafter]

I like to do it similar leaving about 1/4" of fat. I like to slice about 1/4" thick across the grain, but if I can I wait just before time to serve it.


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[forty_creek]

I do similar to the above. Pending the quality of brisket I will inject w/ beef broth. I try not to wrap unless I'm in a time bind.
Allow it to rest at least an hour wrapped (in brown paper then with towels/blanket placed in cooler).
I definitely would advise (as RC stated) do not slice until ready to serve.
Good Luck! Don't fret it's one of the toughest cooks yet simple once you learn it.
I also prefer slow and low
jm2cw


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[mp4]

Thanks for the tips guys...I'll let you know how it works out.

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[mp4]

Twas the night after Christmas and all through the house
Not a creature was stirring...except for the guy with a brisket to smoke.

It doesn't have the same ring to it...does it?

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[Rodcrafter]

I just put a brisket on at 6:00 am too.

No pictures it never happened


Making memories.

[The Czar]

[mp4]

Here's 5 hours into it...when I put the turkey on.

[forty_creek]

Liked the spin on 'twas night before CHRISTmas'


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[mp4]

Here's the end result...good food, a lot of happy people and....some leftovers!

[Rodcrafter]

Well here is the 5 hours in pic

And this is the Turkey just before it went in.


Sorry boys I dropped the ball and didn't take any more. Sorta slipped my mind.


Making memories.

[forty_creek]

Strong Work Yawl!!!


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[Frank_Cox]