Smoked corned beef

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I got 2 Costco bellies in the fridge right now.  Tonight they get the Tender Quick, and next Saturday they get the smoke.

[Rich_S]

My hunger stimulated by all your reports, I smoked a Flat cut of Corned Beef last night.

I started out after supper by soaking the meat in a pot in fresh water for a couple of hours. Then I put it on a Steel rack in the kitchen until it was dry. Just before bedtime, I coated it with cracked black pepper, put it on a cookie sheet and stuffed it in the smoker. I set it to cook at 235° F for 7 hours put a load of Apple chips in the smoke tray.

This morning the meat came out lookin' good! I slid it in a large baggie and chilled it further in the fridge. I grabbed my special Lox slicing knife and sliced about half of the flat into 1/8" strips across the grain. It is so tender that chunks were coming off the ends of the strips.

Both her Majesty and I just had Pastrami knosh for breakfast. We had to force our selves to put it back in the refrigerator for sandwiches for supper. It is not salty at all. Now I have to run to the store for Swiss cheese, some sauerkraut and a loaf of rye bread. Best Pastrami I've tasted!   

[lokidog]

I was just going to post a Thank You to whoever was the original OP of Smoked Corned Beef.

I threw one in this morning, no soaking, nothing added.  I did split the fat so the smoke could reach the meat.  I also tossed in four rubbed venison roasts.

OMG, the absolute best corned beef ever!

If anyone wants a really good CB brisket, buy one of the big ones at a restaurant supply type store (Cash n Carry for me).

[Ddouble]

Looks like a trend is starting. I might have to do another on this weekend.

[The scout]

I've done 4 since this thread started, got them right where I want them

[Rich_S]

I was just going to post a Thank You to whoever was the original OP of Smoked Corned Beef.

I threw one in this morning, no soaking, nothing added.  I did split the fat so the smoke could reach the meat.  I also tossed in four rubbed venison roasts.

OMG, the absolute best corned beef ever!

If anyone wants a really good CB brisket, buy one of the big ones at a restaurant supply type store (Cash n Carry for me).

Yours looks a lot moister than mine. I think I'll cut my smoking time down to 6 hours.

[lokidog]

I was just going to post a Thank You to whoever was the original OP of Smoked Corned Beef.

I threw one in this morning, no soaking, nothing added.  I did split the fat so the smoke could reach the meat.  I also tossed in four rubbed venison roasts.

OMG, the absolute best corned beef ever!

If anyone wants a really good CB brisket, buy one of the big ones at a restaurant supply type store (Cash n Carry for me).

Yours looks a lot moister than mine. I think I'll cut my smoking time down to 6 hours.

I did 4 hours at 225 and then 2 1/2 or so hours at 180.

[quadrafire]

A couple hrs of smoke then wrap in foil for the remainder of the cook 

[quadrafire]

TTT for the season........
I picked up a couple at Costco today. I'll do one traditional w/ cabbage etc. and smoke one. $3.79/lb

[onmygame]

I've never considered, or even heard of smoking a corned beef brisket until I opened this thread - and it sounds enticing.

Am curious as to the general preference of point cut vs flat for smoking.

I only cook flats (traditional boiled dinner) as it is our family's preference - but am open minded if there is a benefit (other than cost) of using points.

Thoughts?

[quadrafire]

I've never considered, or even heard of smoking a corned beef brisket until I opened this thread - and it sounds enticing.

Am curious as to the general preference of point cut vs flat for smoking.

I only cook flats (traditional boiled dinner) as it is our family's preference - but am open minded if there is a benefit (other than cost) of using points.

Thoughts?

can't comment to that, but everything is better smoked 
Try one of each

[lokidog]

Mmmm, corned beef slabs from Cash n Carry on the grocery list....   

[CAMPMEAT]

Try Tip is my absolute favorite to smoke........

[lokidog]

The only thing I would do differently is soaking in fresh water overnight as they were pretty salty, though not too salty to eat.....

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[quadrafire]

I have one in the smoker now. Had a bit of a late start as i had burned connections to the element I had to repair
But it's smelling good. Smoked for approx 2.5 hrs 250. Then wrapped in foil
With a little water. Will go to 190ish.