16.5lbs choice brisket (pre trim). Salt and Pepper only. 225 for 8.5 hours unwrapped, then wrapped in butcher paper at 225 for the rest of the cook. Was probe tender at 198. Rested 6 hours in a cooler with a heater to stabilize at 160. Kirkland pellets and post oak chunks added to smoke box.
I will admit that I think the flat was a little dry, but definitely not overcooked. I also think I could have trimmed a little better. The thicker areas of the fat cap don’t look too rendered, but can attest they were completely and totally rendered.
Had some issues trying to figure out how the smoke box worked for the first couple of hours, but eventually got it figured out.
Roast away! Not my best, but not my worst brisket either. Felt like it would be a good way to stress test the new rig!
by bass4life15
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Looks fantastic!
This does look great, but if I can add a suggestion, wait on the wrap.
Typically, I’ll wrap about 175° internal, but in truth it’s when the bark is set. This can be at least 12-14hrs into the cook. This guarantees me a meteorite looking piece of meat.
https://preview.redd.it/v7dkhjgz490f1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=068af3ab91f8e49d2bba7d80caa40636f3e082a5
I got a WW pro on the way. Any tips, especially with the wood box?
Looks good!!
Flag that shit NSFW bro… 😂
Well don’t my dude!
Look at that jiggle!
Haven’t tried a brisket yet..that’ll be next.
Nice work
Hard to tell from a 20 second video but I feel like it needed a few degrees more in cooking. Center does not have the jiggle I normally see. I am sure it’s still tasty and take advice with a grain a salt as well.
I think on the flat being dry if it shreds it’s likely mealy. I’ve done this before once. Did you put this on a shelf or away from the bottom grate?
That my Reddit friend, is a fine looking (and I am sure) a fine fast g brisket !!!!
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Yourself two fingers of your favorite spirit ….enjoy the moment!!!!!
Great. Job !!!!!
Dang, that’s an awesome first run! How did you like the flavor using Kirkland pellets with post oak?
I just ate and somehow I am still hungry
Have you found any good deals for one of those? I’ve been eyeing that exact grill for about a month now and been holding out for some spring deals or something haha