My nemesis cook:brisket

[Chasing_smoke]

Well I've been having great luck with pork lately. Years ago I tried a brisket that turned into shoe leather. Ever since then I've been avoiding my nemesis. After plenty of reading and watching I decided its time to give it a shot again.

I followed Arron Franklins videos since he seems to be a brisket master. So it got a salt and pepper rub and tossed on over hickory.

Here it is 4 hours into the cook.



Pulled off after 11 hours



These aren't the best pics since it was shot after we had dinner.
Point

Flat


Was very good, I pulled when it was probe tender which happened to be 201f. Could have used more smoke since the ring is rather weak on this one.

All in all I have renewed my confidence I'm cooking it. The next round will get injected and a bit more complex rub. Overall it was a successful cook! My wife loved it so its a win!




"my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."

[HankB]

Looks good! Of course the real proof is the approval of SWMBO. 

I'll be tackling a brisket on my stick burner tomorrow. They've come out well when done on the WSM but I want to try something different and, honestly, I'm inspired by Franklin's video. I'm getting ready to watch it again just to see if I can glean some additional pointers.

[landgraftj]

Looks good smoke! Nice and juicy. I've only done a few and my last one was best but still a bit dry. What temp did you cook it at?

[Chasing_smoke]

I cooked it around 240 most of the way. It shot up too 260 but I eased it back down.  I was shooting for 250 but it settled in at 240 so I let it ride.

Hank, Franklin is an inspiration to me with the simplicity and focus on the fire. I love those videos of his. I would really like to see the results of your cook and thoughts on the offset cooker if you decide to post it.

I do think injecting is the way to go with these. This was pretty juicy but the flat got a bit dry.




"my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."

[1buckie]

I've never once tasted the elusive smoke ring.........your cookup looks just grand !!!!!

Same thing happened to me................didn't get near the stuff for years, but when you pull off a good one, then it's Game On !!!!