Doing my first brisket tonight for a Christmas Eve dinner. I've spent ALOT of time reading the information on here (thanks Pachanga) and feel like I've got a pretty good grasp on it.
Will be cooking it at the same time as a pork butt. My question is the placement in the Bradley. My thought is to put the brisket on second rack, butt on the third rack. That sound right? Should I do them reversed?
I would probably put the butt under the brisket, since it has more mass.
Kleen2000,
I hope your smoke turns out great and some of what I have shared contributes to the success.
I do not disagree with FlBentRider. His logic of the larger mass on the bottom is sound. The Butt is more forgiving than brisket and it will protect the underside. I do not think the flavor of the butt will be hurt by the brisket drippings. It may be a little different (or maybe not) but may be the best you've ever eaten.
I will look forward to hearing your results.
Good luck and slow smoking,
Pachanga