Second Try

[rringer]

This is my second try with the OBS.  The first try I just put chicken breast and tri-tip in it.  It came out dry and smokey flavored.  But I knew it was more of an experiment, with temp. control and seasoning the smoker.  Today is diffrent.  I just put on at 10:00 this morning a 5lb USDA Choice Beef Brisket.  Last night I used mustard and a steak seasoning rub.  It set overnight in the frig.  Last night I wraped it in sarin wrap.  I am using hickory pucks and trying to keep the temp in the box between 215 and 220. 

I thought I would post a pic and keep guys posted.  Let me know if you have any feedback.

Rich

P.S.  How do I get pictures to post?

[acords]

Good luck with number 2 and welcome to the forum.  Here is a link that will explain picture posting.  http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=6248.0

[rringer]

At 12:30, I put some marinade on both sides.  It looks tasty, some of the edges are getting dark.  It does not looked dryed out like the first time.

[rringer]

Its 3:30 and the internal temp is 180 degrees.  I am going to pull it out and wrap it up in foil.  It smells great, and does not look dry at all.  Its rather juicy looking.  I will keep it in the foil while it cools down, and we finish putting together the evening meal.  Not sure if putting it in foil helps any or not.

Rich

[Wildcat]

It does.

[rringer]

Well the Results:
I am full, my wife, whom almost never takes seconds did.  The worst part is I think I can do better. 

Next time, I will use the hickory pucks again, although I think it leaves a rich flavor.   I thought the rub was a little salty tasting.  I might try something with some brownsugar. Seems like I could use a sweet taste somewhere.  Maybe in my barbecue sauce.  Does anyone take off the rub when they cut it?  After I sliced the meat I was able to cut it with a fork.  It was real tender, but not jucy.  It really seemed like a lean cut of meat, although I know it was not.

Tommarow.  Chicken.

Rich

[Arcs_n_Sparks]

The worst part is I think I can do better. 

No, that is the best part. You have to tell the wife that you need to smoke for 20 more years to get it right. You know, different rubs (with different drinks), frequent trips to the smoker (past the adult beverage refrigerator), vent adjustments (more sips), temperature adjustments (still more sips). I still don't have it right myself.....   8)

Arcs_n_Sparks

[Stickbowcrafter]

Sounds great, nice work. Hope to see some pictures ;D

-Brian