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Smoking Techniques => Hot Smoking and Barbecuing => Topic started by: KAG on April 23, 2011, 03:34:38 AM

Title: First Brisket. Need advice
Post by: KAG on April 23, 2011, 03:34:38 AM
I am smoking my first briskets this weekend and need advice on temp and wood.  I have a flat that is 3 lbs and a point that is 2.5 lbs.  I have found a good rub on one of the other posts.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Title: Re: First Brisket. Need advice
Post by: bundy on April 23, 2011, 03:48:40 AM
Welcome KAG, I'm sure the experts will be getting up soon and giving you great advice. When do you plan on eating the brisket?
Title: Re: First Brisket. Need advice
Post by: KAG on April 23, 2011, 04:00:27 AM
Thanks bundy.  We will eat at about 2:00 on Sunday.
Title: Re: First Brisket. Need advice
Post by: devo on April 23, 2011, 04:39:30 AM
Me I would use 225*F for the temp and 2-3 hours of smoke of your choice. Are you going to pull these? If so you want an internal temp of at least 185*F.

A old Texas BBQ'r told me once If you pinch it and a piece just flakes off, it's done but he didn't have any feelings in his fingars so I'm not sure if that's the way to go  :D
Title: Re: First Brisket. Need advice
Post by: KAG on April 23, 2011, 06:44:10 AM
I was thinking on using the  JIM BEAM SMOKING BISQUETTES.  Any suggestions?
Title: Re: First Brisket. Need advice
Post by: devo on April 23, 2011, 07:08:59 AM
I believe Jim Beam are just Hickory wood, not sure on that but I like Hickory
Title: Re: First Brisket. Need advice
Post by: muebe on April 23, 2011, 08:55:18 AM
The Jim Beam pucks are actually made from the oak barrels that the Jim Beam was aged in....Although I could be wrong also ::)
Title: Re: First Brisket. Need advice
Post by: beefmann on April 23, 2011, 08:59:21 AM
id do oak , jim beam oak, maybe a maple or two, smoke for 2 to 3 hours depending on how much smoke flavor you  like, and cook at 225 till an IT of 170 to 180 ( 180 seems to be better ) and figure 1 1/2 hr per pound to be safe
Title: Re: First Brisket. Need advice
Post by: ghost9mm on April 23, 2011, 09:04:03 AM
Nope you not wrong about oak and Jim Beam barrels...By law Bourbon must be made in NEW white oak barrels...We have stopped at the Jim Beam company, I think 4 or 5 times... :D
Title: Re: First Brisket. Need advice
Post by: devo on April 23, 2011, 09:05:34 AM
If you follow this link these ones are hickory

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Bradley-Smoker-Jim-Beam-Hickory-Biscuits-Bisquettes-NEW-/390169879684?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63
Title: Re: First Brisket. Need advice
Post by: KAG on April 23, 2011, 01:28:59 PM
Thanks for the great input.  I will use the advice beefman and use the jim beam with a couple of maple.  Thanks again.
Title: Re: First Brisket. Need advice
Post by: Habanero Smoker on April 23, 2011, 01:36:10 PM
Those are small cuts for either a flat or point. If they don't have a good fat cap on the flat, it may come out dry. Especially if they have been trimmed, as much as I hate to mask the flavor of brisket, you may have to place a rack of bacon above the brisket, so that the drippings from the bacon bast the meat. Or just leave it in the smoker long enough to apply smoke, then use a braising method.

You can use the kitchen oven or smoker to braise. Either place it in a foil pan and tightly foil, or double wrap it in heavy duty foil, and add some liquid such as low sodium beef broth.
Title: Re: First Brisket. Need advice
Post by: KAG on April 24, 2011, 09:08:06 AM
Well I put the briskets on at about 6:30 this morning and the internal temp is at about 175, so they are almost done.  I took Habanero's advice and actually used the 3-2-1 method.  I just took the tin foil off and they are both very moist. They are now back on for the last hour.  I will update this evening on the verdit along with some photos.
Title: Re: First Brisket. Need advice
Post by: KAG on April 24, 2011, 02:04:15 PM
Well the brisket was a hit.  There was no brisket left and plaenty of ham. ;D I have pictures but not sure how you post them.  Once again thanks to everyone who provide some advice.
Title: Re: First Brisket. Need advice
Post by: GusRobin on April 24, 2011, 02:05:36 PM
Read this to learn how to post pictures:
http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?488-Answers-To-Bradley-Smoker-FAQ-s&p=768#post768 (http://www.susanminor.org/forums/showthread.php?488-Answers-To-Bradley-Smoker-FAQ-s&p=768#post768)