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Smoking Techniques => Hot Smoking and Barbecuing => Topic started by: hal4uk on September 30, 2011, 06:29:32 PM

Title: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: hal4uk on September 30, 2011, 06:29:32 PM
Never did a brisket in my Smokin' Tex before.
But, Sparky was wondering how it would do in an electric smoker...
So, here we go..

(I have no idea how this is gonna come out)...

IBP Choice brisket from Texas (y'all get ONE guess how that got in my freezer)...
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Ckeij1-3OkA/ToZWrT_04HI/AAAAAAAAAU4/Nv18oGiEBVM/s800/IMAG0260.jpg)

Cut off the point end (the whole packer wouldn't fit)  and rubbed with Zach's...
(also from Texas...)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--PFKh41NNIQ/ToZZyyObFKI/AAAAAAAAAU4/kWyxGb5P_MU/s800/IMAG0262.jpg)

Foil the lid of the wood box, and add a couple of chunks of wood (I used oak for this adventure)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Cn63wgspOwk/ToZb2QSoukI/AAAAAAAAAU4/6Vc4aVseN-A/s800/IMAG0263.jpg)

Probe the meat (probe goes through the exhaust hole in top)...
(didn't turn it on yet -- the IT won't get there for a LONG time -- saving battery)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ADUP3cJ0ZlY/ToZckAn_MuI/AAAAAAAAAU4/E6f_zZIXht4/s800/IMAG0267.jpg)

After a few minutes...  Smoke rolls...
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cekUh0lsIWI/ToZhrXsD2fI/AAAAAAAAAU4/1jQkRXnOjBE/s800/IMAG0272.jpg)

It's set at 185° for now and it holds moisture well (there's some draft, but not like a Bradley or pellet pooper, etc)
We'll see what happens...



Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: classicrockgriller on September 30, 2011, 06:46:30 PM
Awrighten!

Let the smoke Roll.
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: squirtthecat on September 30, 2011, 07:01:31 PM

:o
Title: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: mikecorn.1 on September 30, 2011, 07:07:40 PM
Looking good!


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Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: Tenpoint5 on October 01, 2011, 03:40:07 AM
Is it done yet? Better yet did you remember to turn on the temp probe?
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: squirtthecat on October 01, 2011, 06:19:47 AM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on October 01, 2011, 03:40:07 AM
Is it done yet? Better yet did you remember to turn on the temp probe?

X2
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: ghost9mm on October 01, 2011, 06:57:03 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on October 01, 2011, 06:19:47 AM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on October 01, 2011, 03:40:07 AM
Is it done yet? Better yet did you remember to turn on the temp probe?

X2

X3
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: KyNola on October 01, 2011, 07:10:37 AM
I saw that antique of a smoker pushed over in the corner of your garage.  You mean it still works? ;D  I thought you just kept it there to use as a storage cabinet for all of your extra Maker's Mark. :o

BTW, I would turn on the temp probe anytime now.
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: hal4uk on October 01, 2011, 07:16:26 AM
I'm awake  :o

It was at 190° when I turned it on a little while ago, Thermapen agreed, so I yanked it.
Shoulda got to it sooner, but it was fine...

Verdict: Tastes good, but (as I suspected) no smoke ring.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cDJKPkx0NHw/ToceJ_VpFOI/AAAAAAAAAVo/sYs6Q2XF70A/s800/IMAG0284.jpg)
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: squirtthecat on October 01, 2011, 07:17:52 AM

Mmmm...  Brisket For Breakfast!

You got a nice bark on there for sure.
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: squirtthecat on October 01, 2011, 07:19:36 AM

Whadya do with the point?
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: hal4uk on October 01, 2011, 07:21:20 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on October 01, 2011, 07:19:36 AM

Whadya do with the point?
It's in the fridge...
I wonder if I can make a pot roast with it?
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: squirtthecat on October 01, 2011, 07:22:55 AM
Quote from: hal4uk on October 01, 2011, 07:21:20 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on October 01, 2011, 07:19:36 AM

Whadya do with the point?
It's in the fridge...
I wonder if I can make a pot roast with it?

Hit it with some smoke first..     

Makes some killer beef and noodles as well.    That's what mine usually end up in. (at the office cafeteria)
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: OldHickory on October 01, 2011, 11:38:51 AM
Looks great Hal, just in time for sammies and football.
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: classicrockgriller on October 01, 2011, 01:05:31 PM
Hal, ya done great.

Nice Bark. Juicy Meat.

Life is GOOD!

Awrighten!
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: KyNola on October 01, 2011, 01:09:47 PM
Yep, ya done good.  That Zach's Brisket Rub is an absolute killer.  Got any hoagie rolls, mozzarella, pepperoncinis and a sandwich smasher? ;)

Looks really good Hal. 
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: Tenpoint5 on October 01, 2011, 03:59:38 PM
Brisket turned out looking PDG Hal!
Title: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: mikecorn.1 on October 01, 2011, 04:04:58 PM
Dang. That looks real good. Nice job.


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Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: SouthernSmoked on October 01, 2011, 05:00:44 PM
Hey Hal, that all looks soooo good! Nice job!

Nice looking barq!
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: SiFumar on October 01, 2011, 05:27:09 PM
Looks perfect!
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: Quarlow on October 01, 2011, 08:22:09 PM
Wow Hal, Wow.
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: FLBentRider on October 02, 2011, 03:44:17 AM
You go Hal!

Nice!
Title: Re: Smokin' Tex Brisket (HEY SPARKY!)
Post by: sparky1 on October 02, 2011, 08:36:46 AM
wow, i think that turned out great.  it would solve my dry brisket problem.  thank you very much hal for doing that for me.   its looks real good.  ok, brisket and eggs now sounds good.  8)