Two Briskets on a UDS

H2OFowl · 08-04-2016, 03:03 PM

1st thank you to all the Brethren who offer advice and help us all to be better at our craft!!!

I have several options for a 2 brisket smoke in my UDS.

1) Use the two grate method with my Weber lid and foil.
2) Over lap the flat end of the briskets and rotate to get even cooking and bark.
3) Trim the briskets and make them fit side by side on the grate.

Any thoughts?

I'm a fat side down guy on the UDS but I still struggle with the flat drying out too much for my liking.

5am · 08-04-2016, 03:34 PM

I usually cook them side by side with this method http://blog.gatewaydrumsmokers.com/the-white-rabbit/

ebijack · 08-04-2016, 04:00 PM

I believe you can stand 2 briskets on their sides with a bit of a curve on your top rack. Holding the briskets using skewers as required. keeping a gap at the points. Then you could put both flats tight together again with skewers. Use a drip on your second grate if you'd like.
No wrap, unless your prefer it that way. Once shrunk enough to wrap they should lay side by side for most average briskets.

H2OFowl · 08-04-2016, 08:01 PM

H2OFowl · 08-04-2016, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5am

I usually cook them side by side with this method http://blog.gatewaydrumsmokers.com/the-white-rabbit/

Wow. Quite a read. Do I dare cross over to hot n fast?
Gonna have to give it a whirl. Thanks

leanza · 08-04-2016, 09:05 PM

My UDS is my go to. Try not to over think it. Remember, the more you mess the longer your cook. Side by side for this back yard cook. Tweek as little as possible. Try to maintain temps but dont worry about temp spikes to a great degree. Be patient and enjoy because all the great info suggested above will get you through your challenge.

Bbq_lover · 08-05-2016, 08:47 PM

2 grates works for me.

mytmouz · 08-06-2016, 12:43 AM

I did 2 packers side by side on the upper grate on my UDS with no trouble a couple weeks back. They were around 13 lbs each pretrim...

I LUV HNF...

08-04-2016, 03:03 PM	#1
H2OFowl Got Wood. Join Date: 06-12-11 Location: Clinton Twp., Michigan	Two Briskets on a UDS 1st thank you to all the Brethren who offer advice and help us all to be better at our craft!!! I have several options for a 2 brisket smoke in my UDS. 1) Use the two grate method with my Weber lid and foil. 2) Over lap the flat end of the briskets and rotate to get even cooking and bark. 3) Trim the briskets and make them fit side by side on the grate. Any thoughts? I'm a fat side down guy on the UDS but I still struggle with the flat drying out too much for my liking. __________________ 2015 UDS (#2),1997-Weber Silver,Smokey Joe,Mini WSM,Genesis NG,OJ Highland,IQue 110

08-04-2016, 09:05 PM	#6
leanza Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-26-07 Location: Southern California	My UDS is my go to. Try not to over think it. Remember, the more you mess the longer your cook. Side by side for this back yard cook. Tweek as little as possible. Try to maintain temps but dont worry about temp spikes to a great degree. Be patient and enjoy because all the great info suggested above will get you through your challenge. __________________ Tom

08-06-2016, 12:43 AM	#8
mytmouz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-09-11 Location: Pelahatchie MS	I did 2 packers side by side on the upper grate on my UDS with no trouble a couple weeks back. They were around 13 lbs each pretrim... I LUV HNF... __________________ I LUV to smoke 'em... Trailer mounted reverse flow stick burner. Rehomed Weber Kettle #1 Black. Rehomed Weber Kettle #2 Copper Weber Kettle #3, Dads old cooker. Rehomed Brinkman electric. Rehomed Weber Smokey Joe. Rehomed Small Sunbeam tailgater. Rehomed Brinkman vertical smoker. Rehomed Little Chief electric smoker. Rehomed And 2 UDS go to set ups... Rehomed

08-04-2016, 03:34 PM	#2
5am On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-16-10 Location: Manhattan, KS	I usually cook them side by side with this method http://blog.gatewaydrumsmokers.com/the-white-rabbit/

08-04-2016, 04:00 PM	#3
ebijack Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-23-13 Location: Detroit Mi Name/Nickname : tom	I believe you can stand 2 briskets on their sides with a bit of a curve on your top rack. Holding the briskets using skewers as required. keeping a gap at the points. Then you could put both flats tight together again with skewers. Use a drip on your second grate if you'd like. No wrap, unless your prefer it that way. Once shrunk enough to wrap they should lay side by side for most average briskets.

08-04-2016, 08:01 PM	#4
H2OFowl Got Wood. Join Date: 06-12-11 Location: Clinton Twp., Michigan

08-05-2016, 08:47 PM	#7
Bbq_lover Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-06-13 Location: Dallas, tx	2 grates works for me.