Almost lost a brisket... not my idea of low and slow.

BBQ Bandit · 01-28-2013, 06:45 AM

Was cooking a brisket thru last night on my WSM .... and almost lost her. Packed the fire ring full... and I mean full. 1.5 bags of Kingsford blue (13.8 lb each). Fired it off and the was up to temp @ 9:00 PM last night and the brisket saw the fire at that time.

At 7:00 AM... the fire was reading at 180*.... and was looking at freezing rain outside.

Chit... grabbed another bag of Kingsford and my bucket of rock salt just for the occasion to sprinkle (not on the brisket) but to dust and season the porch steps. (Learned that mistake the hard way... cracked my ribs a few years ago from sliding and bouncing off those steps before. Was cooking a brisket back then, too!

) Gingerly added a generous amount to the steps before I do another instant replay.

Meat was @ 175. Whew!!!! There will be pron today!!!

Tack · 01-28-2013, 07:20 AM

WHat time is dinner???

Garyclaw · 01-28-2013, 07:33 AM

Nice save!

HankB · 01-28-2013, 07:45 AM

Rain is killer. It sucks the heat right out of the cooker. We had some ice last night but temp is already 46° and the ice has melted.

charrederhead · 01-28-2013, 07:54 AM

"Season the steps."

I might have to do that here later...slow, sleet, freezing rain on the way.

Full Draw BBQ · 01-28-2013, 08:10 AM

I've always said, "BBQ isn't about cooking, it's about managing the small and HUGE issues you will run into during the cook"

well played!!

NickTheGreat · 01-28-2013, 08:29 AM

I had a brisket on a few weeks ago and found the temp to be ~400°F after a few hours

That was hard to recover from . . .

Glad you were able to save yours!

Bludawg · 01-28-2013, 09:40 AM

SO was that 175 on the way up or 175 on the way down? I haven't cooked any thing longer that 7 hrs in so long I can't remember when.

BBQ Bandit · 01-28-2013, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bludawg

SO was that 175 on the way up or 175 on the way down? I haven't cooked any thing longer that 7 hrs in so long I can't remember when.

Would think on its way up... was still resistant like a dart board.
The only sign of tenderness was the point just starting to get soft.

Won't be long now... flat @ 195*. Point is already taunting me.

code3rrt · 01-28-2013, 10:04 AM

Good save, looking forward to the pron.

So you managed to save your brisket AND your ribs......good work!

Bob Loblaw · 01-28-2013, 10:15 AM

I've never had issues with rain sucking the life out of the cooker. Freezing rain could be another story....

Oldbob · 01-28-2013, 10:32 AM

Good Save...Glad You remembered to "Season the Steps" before using them too !!

BBQ Bandit · 01-28-2013, 12:28 PM

Resting comfy and cozy...

[Same recipe from an earlier thread - http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh....php?t=150304]

Enkidu · 01-28-2013, 12:49 PM

I made a brisket on Jan 13th, and another on the 21st. Basically, the wife and I ate brisket for almost 2 weeks straight... and yet, after seeing these pics, my stomach is growling and I am craving brisket again!

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Originally Posted by BBQ Bandit

[Same recipe from an earlier thread - http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh....php?t=150304]

Enkidu · 01-28-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bludawg

SO was that 175 on the way up or 175 on the way down? I haven't cooked any thing longer that 7 hrs in so long I can't remember when.

If you are aiming for a lunch-time or early afternoon brisket, who wants to get up that early to cook it? LnS is great when you want to put a brisket on at night and get a full night's sleep!

01-28-2013, 06:45 AM	#1
BBQ Bandit Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-15-08 Location: Harrisburg, PA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Almost lost a brisket... not my idea of low and slow. Was cooking a brisket thru last night on my WSM .... and almost lost her. Packed the fire ring full... and I mean full. 1.5 bags of Kingsford blue (13.8 lb each). Fired it off and the was up to temp @ 9:00 PM last night and the brisket saw the fire at that time. At 7:00 AM... the fire was reading at 180.... and was looking at freezing rain outside. Chit... grabbed another bag of Kingsford and* my bucket of rock salt just for the occasion to sprinkle (not on the brisket) but to dust and season the porch steps. (Learned that mistake the hard way... cracked my ribs a few years ago from sliding and bouncing off those steps before. Was cooking a brisket back then, too! ) Gingerly added a generous amount to the steps before I do another instant replay. Meat was @ 175. Whew!!!! There will be pron today!!! __________________ Bacon should be capitalized as a pronoun for pork! A BBQ Servant; cooking for the Troops, Churches, and Charity Operation BBQ Relief founding member Lang 84 Deluxe Kitchen known as "The Glamazon" Custom Klose Backyard Chef... of Snot, 22.5 WSM Former smokers; Lang 60 Mobile - The Damsel II, Lang 48 Patio - The Damsel, and Bubba Keg Grill - RIP Last edited by BBQ Bandit; 01-28-2013 at 09:02 AM..

01-28-2013, 07:20 AM	#2
Tack Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-18-10 Location: Millville NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	WHat time is dinner??? __________________ " Doesn't have any smoke taste. Chipotle taste is too dominant." Judge 6

01-28-2013, 07:33 AM	#3
Garyclaw Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-05-09 Location: NE OH-IO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice save! __________________ Gary ____________________________________ Big BarBChef built in to the Outdoor Kitchen, Weber kettle, 1 UDS, Little Chief Electric, 2 Propane Fish Cookers/Turkey Fryers, a swinging grate over my Fire pit, Big Pig Cooker "Nice talkin' to ya"

01-28-2013, 07:45 AM	#4
HankB is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-16-12 Location: Winfield, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Rain is killer. It sucks the heat right out of the cooker. We had some ice last night but temp is already 46° and the ice has melted. __________________ Weber Crazy

01-28-2013, 07:54 AM	#5
charrederhead is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-29-12 Location: Thomaston, CT Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	"Season the steps." I might have to do that here later...slow, sleet, freezing rain on the way. __________________ Weber kettle farmer, rotis., 18.5 WSM, WGA, Brinkmann (nee OK Joe) Cimarron stickburner

01-28-2013, 08:10 AM	#6
Full Draw BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-22-11 Location: Frisco, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've always said, "BBQ isn't about cooking, it's about managing the small and HUGE issues you will run into during the cook" well played!! __________________ Full Draw BBQ Frisco, TX Lang 60D trailer Orange Thermapen 22.5 Weber Kettle - retired Rec Tec Grill

01-28-2013, 08:29 AM	#7
NickTheGreat is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-08-12 Location: Iowa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I had a brisket on a few weeks ago and found the temp to be ~400°F after a few hours That was hard to recover from . . . Glad you were able to save yours! __________________ 18.5" WSM ; Weber E-330 ; Weber Q200 (tailgating) . . . Guess I'm a Weber fanboy!

01-28-2013, 09:40 AM	#8
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	SO was that 175 on the way up or 175 on the way down? I haven't cooked any thing longer that 7 hrs in so long I can't remember when. __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

01-28-2013, 10:04 AM	#10
code3rrt is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-09-12 Location: Spokane Valley, Washington Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good save, looking forward to the pron. So you managed to save your brisket AND your ribs......good work! __________________ KC Weber Performer with rotisserie ring, 22.5OTS, Maverick 732, Weber Smokey Joe,PBC Smokenator/Hoovergrill, variety of microbrews, Gin and tonic, variety of lighters.

01-28-2013, 10:15 AM	#11
Bob Loblaw Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-18-12 Location: NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've never had issues with rain sucking the life out of the cooker. Freezing rain could be another story....

01-28-2013, 10:32 AM	#12
Oldbob is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-24-06 Location: Kokomo,Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good Save...Glad You remembered to "Season the Steps" before using them too !! __________________ Chargriller Akorn Drum Smoker " Old Smokey " Work in Progress Kingsford Premium Charcoal Grill Weber Gasser Genesis Silver A Pit Barrel Cooker Maverick ET-732 VietNam Veteran US Navy May you Sleep in Peace always...and Please....Thank a Veteran for That Privilege!!

01-28-2013, 12:28 PM	#13
BBQ Bandit Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-15-08 Location: Harrisburg, PA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Resting comfy and cozy... [Same recipe from an earlier thread - http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh....php?t=150304] __________________ Bacon should be capitalized as a pronoun for pork! A BBQ Servant; cooking for the Troops, Churches, and Charity Operation BBQ Relief founding member Lang 84 Deluxe Kitchen known as "The Glamazon" Custom Klose Backyard Chef... of Snot, 22.5 WSM Former smokers; Lang 60 Mobile - The Damsel II, Lang 48 Patio - The Damsel, and Bubba Keg Grill - RIP