My first successful brisket!!

laveen1 · 03-15-2013, 07:35 PM

Wow - what a thrill! My wife spotted a 6# flat (@ $1.99/lb) and sent me a pic from the store. It looked fantastic, so I said GRAB IT!!

I opened it up to check it out and rub it. It looked even better out of the bag.

So I applied the rub. Here it is all prepped and waiting for the 22.5 WSM to come up to heat.

I tried to keep the temp at 215 to 220. It varied a little, but other than a couple of short spikes to 230, it hung right around 215 to 225. I put in a full bag of Kingsford Competition briquettes and used the Minion method. I have a feeling the temperature spikes were probably from the wood chunks flaring.

When it hit 165 (about 4 1/2 hours later) I foiled it with some of the juices it gave off (there was plenty). 4 hours after that it hit 203 and I pulled it from the fire. I used a baster to get most of the juice from the foil, wrapped it tightly in the foil. Next came a couple of big towels and into the cooler. Three hours after that I unwrapped it and cut it up for the table.

The picture doesn't do that hunk of meat justice. It was exactly the color I wanted, and boy was it juicy and flavorful. Just writing about it makes my mouth water. Four of us consumed almost that whole flat.

Tomorrow I'm smoking a pastrami. I'll try to get some pron before it all gets eaten.

Smoothsmoke · 03-15-2013, 07:37 PM

Feels great doesn't it!!! Congrats man!!!!!!

AussieTitch · 03-15-2013, 07:38 PM

Mate ,that just made me want to lick my monitor

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 03-15-2013, 07:59 PM

There's no stopping you now! Pastrami should be a piece of cake after nailing that brisket.

code3rrt · 03-15-2013, 08:24 PM

Way to go! Nice work.

ZILLA · 03-15-2013, 08:47 PM

Congratulations on the brisket! It's a great feeling to finally get one right. I remember the first one I got right. It was a long time ago but I can still taste it in my memory. May you not have to wait as long as I did for the next good one! LOL

silverfinger · 03-15-2013, 08:54 PM

That's awesome!!!
I've tried one, well, one time.

Absolute failure. Have not had the nerve to try it again.

I have been grinding brisket that's on sell for hamburgers, meatloaf, etc. that's worked out real well!!

I think my two goles this summer will be to get a brisket down and beef ribs!!

If I can master those two I will be so happy!!

garzanium · 03-15-2013, 09:25 PM

got a great looking brisket there! Good job to you and the wife for picking it up!

Johnny_Crunch · 03-15-2013, 09:45 PM

Looks good from here!

bigabyte · 03-15-2013, 09:46 PM

Looks absolutely delicious! You should be proud!

charrederhead · 03-15-2013, 11:22 PM

Why am I seeing no pron?

laveen1 · 03-16-2013, 12:53 AM

should be 4:

rcbaughn · 03-16-2013, 01:09 AM

That's a good woman to text you about a hunk of beef. I need to find someone like that, every girl I've dated hasn't give two rips about food or grilling. Guess that's normal though and you got a rare one that does like it, or at least knows how much you do.

J-Rod · 03-16-2013, 08:20 AM

Hats off to you sir!

LMAJ · 03-16-2013, 08:56 AM

Congrats!! Looks good.

03-15-2013, 07:35 PM	#1
laveen1 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 11-13-11 Location: Laveen, AZ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My first successful brisket!! Wow - what a thrill! My wife spotted a 6# flat (@ $1.99/lb) and sent me a pic from the store. It looked fantastic, so I said GRAB IT!! I opened it up to check it out and rub it. It looked even better out of the bag. So I applied the rub. Here it is all prepped and waiting for the 22.5 WSM to come up to heat. I tried to keep the temp at 215 to 220. It varied a little, but other than a couple of short spikes to 230, it hung right around 215 to 225. I put in a full bag of Kingsford Competition briquettes and used the Minion method. I have a feeling the temperature spikes were probably from the wood chunks flaring. When it hit 165 (about 4 1/2 hours later) I foiled it with some of the juices it gave off (there was plenty). 4 hours after that it hit 203 and I pulled it from the fire. I used a baster to get most of the juice from the foil, wrapped it tightly in the foil. Next came a couple of big towels and into the cooler. Three hours after that I unwrapped it and cut it up for the table. The picture doesn't do that hunk of meat justice. It was exactly the color I wanted, and boy was it juicy and flavorful. Just writing about it makes my mouth water. Four of us consumed almost that whole flat. Tomorrow I'm smoking a pastrami. I'll try to get some pron before it all gets eaten. __________________ Smokin' in Laveen 22.5 Weber One Touch 22.5 WSM Maverick ET-732 Auber Temp Controller "that truth, justice, excellence in Barbeque and the American Way of Life may be strengthened and preserved forever"

03-15-2013, 07:37 PM	#2
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Feels great doesn't it!!! Congrats man!!!!!! __________________ Kamado Big Joe Kamado Classic Joe Weber Simpsons OTG "H" Redhead Weber OTS Simpsons Smokey Joe Silver Sam Adams Smokey Joe Silver Gray Smokey Joe Gold (future mini-WSM) Smooth Smoke BBQ

03-15-2013, 07:38 PM	#3
AussieTitch is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-17-12 Location: South East Victoria Australia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Mate ,that just made me want to lick my monitor __________________ I drank a bottle of Fosters and survived I flashed my nuts and won a Throwdown Cheers. Titch

03-15-2013, 07:59 PM	#4
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There's no stopping you now! Pastrami should be a piece of cake after nailing that brisket. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

03-15-2013, 08:24 PM	#5
code3rrt is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-09-12 Location: Spokane Valley, Washington Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Way to go! Nice 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.

03-15-2013, 08:47 PM	#6
ZILLA is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-01-05 Location: Universal City, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congratulations on the brisket! It's a great feeling to finally get one right. I remember the first one I got right. It was a long time ago but I can still taste it in my memory. May you not have to wait as long as I did for the next good one! LOL

03-15-2013, 08:54 PM	#7
silverfinger is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-10 Location: Torrance California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My first successful brisket!! That's awesome!!! I've tried one, well, one time. Absolute failure. Have not had the nerve to try it again. I have been grinding brisket that's on sell for hamburgers, meatloaf, etc. that's worked out real well!! I think my two goles this summer will be to get a brisket down and beef ribs!! If I can master those two I will be so happy!! __________________ I woke up to the smell of BBQ and I said to myself, self, This Is Going To Be A Good Day! Winner of the 1st annual BBQ Brethren Beard War! 50 year Old Imperial Kamado with ears. Another old Kamado. Size #3. 22" fire pit with Weber lid. Nothing like a big fire after dinner. Weber gasser with side burner, silver. 22" Weber Kettle Gold. 14" Smokey Joe Silver. BLACK THERMAPENYes, It's FAST.

03-15-2013, 09:25 PM	#8
garzanium Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-13-13 Location: Central Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	got a great looking brisket there! Good job to you and the wife for picking it up! __________________ Backwoods Fatboy-profile for cart build link,Weber OTG,Weber Smokey Joe, Maverick 732,Tan Thermapen

03-15-2013, 09:45 PM	#9
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks good from here! __________________ J Crunch

03-15-2013, 09:46 PM	#10
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	Looks absolutely delicious! You should be proud! __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

03-15-2013, 11:22 PM	#11
charrederhead is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-29-12 Location: Thomaston, CT Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Why am I seeing no pron? __________________ Weber kettle farmer, rotis., 18.5 WSM, WGA, Brinkmann (nee OK Joe) Cimarron stickburner

03-16-2013, 12:53 AM	#12
laveen1 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 11-13-11 Location: Laveen, AZ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	no pron? should be 4: __________________ Smokin' in Laveen 22.5 Weber One Touch 22.5 WSM Maverick ET-732 Auber Temp Controller "that truth, justice, excellence in Barbeque and the American Way of Life may be strengthened and preserved forever"

03-16-2013, 01:09 AM	#13
rcbaughn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-27-12 Location: Birmingham, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That's a good woman to text you about a hunk of beef. I need to find someone like that, every girl I've dated hasn't give two rips about food or grilling. Guess that's normal though and you got a rare one that does like it, or at least knows how much you do. __________________ Weber Spirit E-310, Weber Performer, Weber Smokey Joe, Mini-WSM, ECB Electric.

03-16-2013, 08:20 AM	#14
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03-16-2013, 08:56 AM	#15
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