what not to do while smoking a brisket

[gallion_t]

Look up Chuds BBQ on YouTube. He just finished a 3 part series on brisket cooking. Part 1 is trimming. Part 2 is seasoning and cooking. Part 3 is cutting and serving. Theyre all about 10-15 minutes long. Im a visual learner so seeing how to do a proper trim has been very helpful for me.

He does use an offset smoker so the cooking temp part of that won't be accurate, but the method and what to look for in feel and internal temp is.

Someone else posted the how to BBQ right pellet grill video, that as well as the meat church pellet grill brisket videos should help you get an idea about time and temps.

I did a brisket memorial day weekend on my pellet grill and used Chuds foil boat method. Dont think ill do one another way. Ive done the pink butcher paper and full foil wraps before. While they work and your meat will taste great I think the foil boat is the way to go. Preserves the bark while keeping the flat tender and in its tallow, but still allows you to easily probe for tenderness.

[JJB11B]

Look up Chuds BBQ on YouTube. He just finished a 3 part series on brisket cooking. Part 1 is trimming. Part 2 is seasoning and cooking. Part 3 is cutting and serving. Theyre all about 10-15 minutes long. Im a visual learner so seeing how to do a proper trim has been very helpful for me.

He does use an offset smoker so the cooking temp part of that won't be accurate, but the method and what to look for in feel and internal temp is.

Someone else posted the how to BBQ right pellet grill video, that as well as the meat church pellet grill brisket videos should help you get an idea about time and temps.

I did a brisket memorial day weekend on my pellet grill and used Chuds foil boat method. Dont think ill do one another way. Ive done the pink butcher paper and full foil wraps before. While they work and your meat will taste great I think the foil boat is the way to go. Preserves the bark while keeping the flat tender and in its tallow, but still allows you to easily probe for tenderness.

I watched that too. Mad Scientist BBQ as well as Meat Church BBQ, How to BBQ right has some good stuff.

[NRA4LIFE]

I'm mostly a purist when it comes to beef smoking (brisket, ribs, etc) and adhere to the methods of Aaron Franklin, who I consider the master of smoking beef.  If you put anything on it other than salt and black pepper, you've already ruined it.  Read up on what to do when you hit "the stall". 

[mcrawfordaf]

I'm mostly a purist when it comes to beef smoking (brisket, ribs, etc) and adhere to the methods of Aaron Franklin, who I consider the master of smoking beef.  If you put anything on it other than salt and black pepper, you've already ruined it.  Read up on what to do when you hit "the stall".

He's the only Chef who specializes in BBQ to be nominated for and to win the James Beard award and has won Texas's best BBQ joint many years. In terms of smoking Brisket, he is the king. His rib recipe is phenomenal as well.

[CP]

Where the best place to buy your brisket?  Besides Costco, I can’t stand that place.

[jrebel]

Where the best place to buy your brisket?  Besides Costco, I can’t stand that place.

Cash and carry type stores are great places to buy brisket....at least in the Wenatchee area. 

[JJB11B]

Where the best place to buy your brisket?  Besides Costco, I can’t stand that place.

Cash and carry type stores are great places to buy brisket....at least in the Wenatchee area. 

Costco if you want something better than USDA select. or go to a local butcher shop....

[mcrawfordaf]

Where the best place to buy your brisket?  Besides Costco, I can’t stand that place.

Cash & Carry/URM

[CP]

I googled cash and carry and US Chef's came up.  Looks like the same thing.

Thanks,

[Fidelk]

Where the best place to buy your brisket?  Besides Costco, I can’t stand that place.

USDA Prime....$3.99 lb. at Costco. I'm answering the first question. Swallow your pride or get someone else to go in and buy it for you.

[Fidelk]

ill be using my pitboss pellet smoker the temp can get as low as 165 or as high as 450 and it is pretty consitant.

No experience with pellet smokers but people recommend cooking temps of 220-250.....the low and slow school. You can also look up Ugly Drum Smokers (UDS).....these are used by the hotter and faster school. You might be able to find a higher temp/shorter cooking time that you can use with the higher temperature setting on your smoker. Brisket is an interesting challenge......and well worth it. I'd be doing one myself but I loaded up my freezer on a good deal on pork shoulder.

[WSU]

Go buy a cooler to rest it in.  You can probably get a cooler for a similar price as the meat.  It's worth it.

[mcrawfordaf]

Go buy a cooler to rest it in.  You can probably get a cooler for a similar price as the meat.  It's worth it.

Wrapping it in a towel and putting in the cooler for like an hour, goes a long way . Even just a cheap styrofoam one would work too.

[Lokaybinnity]

yeah my wife is picking up a cheap cooler up at wally world today. thanks for all the pointers

[WSU]

yeah my wife is picking up a cheap cooler up at wally world today. thanks for all the pointers

Enjoy!  It can become an addicting hobby!