Beef Brisket Pimped (by mistake)

Chappy · February 04, 2016, 05:40:10 PM

So I am the the proud owner of a Bradley Digital 4 rack in the UK. I have had it for two weeks now and I have to say I am "well impressed". I joined the forums and read up for a couple of days. I've sited my Bradley inside a small shed and vented it. (Pictures to follow). The week prior to delivery of the Bradley I cured some belly pork and loin. I went to my local butcher and asked for a 6lb Boston Butt and a 6lb Brisket. Brisket was not a problem but he had never heard of Boston Butt. My butcher is very accommodating and after a bit of research he provided as requested.

I was a bit ambitious for my first smoking session but I am used to catering for 30-40 people. I had a tried and tested rub for the brisket that I used when using coals. Now here's the rub (pun intended) I have a good friend who lives in Missouri. Who visits twice a year to stay. He sent me some ghost chilli powder and some habanero chilli powder. I normally dry and grind my own chilli powder but I didn't have enough so I substituted 3 teaspoons of "normal" for 1 of habanero

WHAT A RESULT! Smoking took 19 hours altogether, I bought a maverick remote temperature probe which made it so easy to monitor.

The meat was/is to die for. I vac packed most of the meat and stored it in the freezer. Tonight I had and army buddy pop round so I took a pack of beef out the freezer and dropped the bag in boiling water. We tucked into 1lb of beef between us and it was divine.

I would like to thank all the bloggers on this forum for their willingness to share and give advice. I will be asking lots of questions on recipe ideas and I am looking forward to trying new things. Best regards Chappy.

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Orion · February 04, 2016, 07:03:38 PM

Welcome aboard Chappy. Great write up and sounds like you did a great job.

beefmann · February 05, 2016, 08:36:36 AM

welcome aboard and enjoy your new hobby

carlossainz123 · February 06, 2016, 10:35:34 AM

Is it's possible to site this outside by the house covered when not in use ?

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Chappy · February 07, 2016, 02:45:54 AM

Hi Carlos, it would be fine in sumner but too windy until then. My shed is like a small guard centry box so is perfect, plus it's kept the smoker out the way of my missus lol

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Chappy · February 11, 2016, 08:47:46 AM

So this is my DBS set up in my little shed. Even got a sign made [emoji3][emoji491][emoji490]

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Grouperman941 · February 11, 2016, 12:29:06 PM

Very nice.

beefmann · February 12, 2016, 06:47:17 AM

got to love the shack... only thing missing is a small fridge to keep cold beer in ;D ;D ;D

Chappy · February 12, 2016, 06:53:27 AM

Here's one I prepared earlier. Lol. It's kept in my Den [emoji106][emoji481][emoji482]

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Chappy · February 12, 2016, 06:56:56 AM

Saw my mucky fingerprints and had to clean it. Doh!

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beefmann · February 12, 2016, 10:07:23 AM

ok ok you win,,,, good looking beer fridge and smoking shack, none the less

Chappy · February 12, 2016, 10:30:46 AM

Thanks beefmann. I just need to put it all to good use [emoji3]

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