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Offline Jaxon

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Finally gonna smoke a brisket
« Reply #-1 on: October 26, 2013, 09:30:23 AM »
Seems like everyone else has cooked a brisket but me (even Arby's)... So I decided to give it a shot.

My local grocer actually gave me a discount of $2 a lb on one that weighs 4.7 lb.   Last night I applied a little mustard binder, then a salt & pepper based rub, wrapped in plastic and in the fridge overnight.
We had a heavy frost this morning, but temp should be up to 64 - sure beats 94 - blue skies and no wind... NICE.
It's 9:30 add I'll be out back building a fire in the smoker soon...figgering on 6 hours before the foil.

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Re: Finally gonna smoke a brisket
« on: October 26, 2013, 09:35:36 AM »
That' really great, Jaxon. Nice weather, too.

I am sure that it will come out beyond your expectations and your family will be really pleased.

Hopefully, we will get to see the results before you eat it up.

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Re: Finally gonna smoke a brisket
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2013, 09:40:24 AM »
 I have been spritzing my briskies with apple juice every 30 minutes after the first hour (you dont want to spritz off your rub). Will help keep it moist.

i am assuming that you bought a flat and that is the leaner part of the packer. If it has a good layer of fat on it, I would leave it on there to help protect and keep the flat moist..........................

Good luck buddy and go get that briskie  :)
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Re: Finally gonna smoke a brisket
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2013, 09:41:39 AM »
Watching this one.  Good luck, Jaxon.

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Re: Finally gonna smoke a brisket
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2013, 11:55:19 AM »
I've never smoked a flat by itself but I'm guessing the biggest issue will be keeping it from drying out.  In addition to what the smoke suggested, you might consider injecting some low-sodium beef stock as part of the precook prep.
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Re: Finally gonna smoke a brisket
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2013, 12:11:37 PM »
Looking forward to watching this one!
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Re: Finally gonna smoke a brisket
« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2013, 12:19:08 PM »
Good luck. I haven't done one yet either :(
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Re: Finally gonna smoke a brisket
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2013, 03:09:23 PM »
DANG...
the smoker is holding very steady, Howsomever, the flat seems stuck at 144 for 2 hours or longer.
Won't budge...
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Re: Finally gonna smoke a brisket
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2013, 03:17:30 PM »
Quote from: Jaxon on October 26, 2013, 03:09:23 PM
DANG...
the smoker is holding very steady, Howsomever, the flat seems stuck at 144 for 2 hours or longer.
Won't budge...

Assuming the color/bark is right, wrap it up tight in some foil (put some of the drippings in with it if you have collected them).  Start probing it (every 1/2 hour) at around 190 degrees internal.  When your probe slides into the thickest part of the flat like butter, it is done.
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Re: Finally gonna smoke a brisket
« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2013, 03:20:16 PM »
expect a long stall just like you would a pork butt..........you are fine and slidingbilly is spot on about the foiling.
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Re: Finally gonna smoke a brisket
« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2013, 03:35:13 PM »
I prefer not to foil, but a small flat like that is another story.  By the time that thing gets done, you are going to be really dry around the edges without wrapping.
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Re: Finally gonna smoke a brisket
« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2013, 03:38:47 PM »
Thanx, guys...
Going in the foil now....
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Re: Finally gonna smoke a brisket
« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2013, 07:25:32 PM »
Y'all have helped me with a great cook...I can't thank you enough.  Thought I was gonna be wind up with a bone-dry brisket, you saved the day.
This turned into an all day event with that stupid-long stall.  Wrapping it in foil and leaving on for almost another 90 minutes made the difference.
I will definitely be smokin' another brisket.
Take a look...ya'll get a lot of credit fore this one.  1st pic shows how I put it in the smoker with mustard and rub; 2nd shot while it rested; 3rd shot is the MONEY!!!



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Re: Finally gonna smoke a brisket
« Reply #12 on: October 26, 2013, 07:33:55 PM »
Wow real good job, the smoke ring is impressive :P
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Re: Finally gonna smoke a brisket
« Reply #13 on: October 26, 2013, 07:36:02 PM »
Jax,

for a first brisket you could not have done better. I love the way that thing looks. I bet it was delish
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