Title: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: JDLones on September 06, 2015, 07:26:21 AM
Post by: JDLones on September 06, 2015, 07:26:21 AM
Today I'm finally taking the plunge and trying to cook a brisket. Actually, this cook will entail a couple of firsts. This is my first time using a fuse, too.
I got a brisket flat from Sam's that was just a bit under 6 lbs. I trimmed the fat to about a 1/4" and dry brined it with kosher salt for about 12 hours in the fridge. Then I used Meathead's Big Bad Beef Rub and parked it in the fridge overnight.
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This morning I set up a fuse in my trusty 22.5" OTG. I a 2x2x2 briquette fuse, and I think it's a bit too many. The temps have been hovering between 235 and 250. I'll know next time.
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I put the meat on a little after 9:00 and it's still plugging away. I'll post more as the day goes on. Wish me luck!
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Jonathan
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I got a brisket flat from Sam's that was just a bit under 6 lbs. I trimmed the fat to about a 1/4" and dry brined it with kosher salt for about 12 hours in the fridge. Then I used Meathead's Big Bad Beef Rub and parked it in the fridge overnight.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/06/c83a5f4ec960e7cb6e6f89ad9ba5b94a.jpg)
This morning I set up a fuse in my trusty 22.5" OTG. I a 2x2x2 briquette fuse, and I think it's a bit too many. The temps have been hovering between 235 and 250. I'll know next time.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/06/f1b76806fa0535e60d2894281dd68826.jpg)
I put the meat on a little after 9:00 and it's still plugging away. I'll post more as the day goes on. Wish me luck!
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/06/78fe65992532bcfb839f59e1e5f8ee88.jpg)
Jonathan
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Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: TheDude on September 06, 2015, 07:51:57 AM
Post by: TheDude on September 06, 2015, 07:51:57 AM
Good luck man. I need to put on my big boy pants and go for it as well. Doing my first ribs tomorrow.
Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: JDLones on September 06, 2015, 08:14:44 AM
Post by: JDLones on September 06, 2015, 08:14:44 AM
Thanks! Good luck to you, too. I'm sure they'll be bone-sucking good.
Jonathan
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Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: MrHoss on September 06, 2015, 09:30:22 AM
Post by: MrHoss on September 06, 2015, 09:30:22 AM
235 to 250f grate temp is just fine. Good luck.
Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: JDLones on September 06, 2015, 10:37:47 AM
Post by: JDLones on September 06, 2015, 10:37:47 AM
I wrapped it in foil at 151 to get through the stall. It's just at 180 now so I decided to finish it unwrapped.
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Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: TheDude on September 06, 2015, 10:49:28 AM
Post by: TheDude on September 06, 2015, 10:49:28 AM
Lookin good so far. Can't wait to see the slice.
Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: JDLones on September 06, 2015, 11:45:38 AM
Post by: JDLones on September 06, 2015, 11:45:38 AM
Heh. Me neither.
Jonathan
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Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: Nate on September 06, 2015, 01:08:37 PM
Post by: Nate on September 06, 2015, 01:08:37 PM
Don't forget to post finished pics. It's lookin good so far.
Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: JDLones on September 06, 2015, 01:27:37 PM
Post by: JDLones on September 06, 2015, 01:27:37 PM
It was up to 195 so I went to check it. I stuck the instant read probe in all along the side and it went in like buttah. Pulled, wrapped, and resting in the cooler.
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Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: TheDude on September 06, 2015, 01:32:08 PM
Post by: TheDude on September 06, 2015, 01:32:08 PM
Looks awesome! Nice work. What was the cook time?
Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: JDLones on September 06, 2015, 02:09:42 PM
Post by: JDLones on September 06, 2015, 02:09:42 PM
Quote from: TheDude on September 06, 2015, 01:32:08 PM
Looks awesome! Nice work. What was the cook time?
About 7.5 hours. I had some temp fluctuations on the grill. We had a breezy day and it made it run s little hot.
Jonathan
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Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: JDLones on September 06, 2015, 02:11:23 PM
Post by: JDLones on September 06, 2015, 02:11:23 PM
Done. I was quite happy with the final results. It was moist and smoky. And my wife pronounced it as tasty. I'll take that as a win this time around.
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Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: JDLones on September 06, 2015, 02:15:20 PM
Post by: JDLones on September 06, 2015, 02:15:20 PM
Quote from: TheDude on September 06, 2015, 01:32:08 PM
Looks awesome! Nice work. What was the cook time?
Thanks, by the way.
Jonathan
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Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: crowderjd on September 06, 2015, 03:27:33 PM
Post by: crowderjd on September 06, 2015, 03:27:33 PM
Wow! Those look incredible! Well done! I have to suck it up and try my hand at a brisket one day. Great work!
Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: WNC on September 06, 2015, 05:58:09 PM
Post by: WNC on September 06, 2015, 05:58:09 PM
Looks great! For a first (or second, or third, or fourth...) I'd say you nailed it!
Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: TheDude on September 06, 2015, 06:19:45 PM
Post by: TheDude on September 06, 2015, 06:19:45 PM
Few slices, some beans and a slice of toast please.
Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: SixZeroFour on September 07, 2015, 02:46:54 PM
Post by: SixZeroFour on September 07, 2015, 02:46:54 PM
Looks great Jonathan, very nice!
Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: JDLones on September 07, 2015, 03:50:36 PM
Post by: JDLones on September 07, 2015, 03:50:36 PM
Thanks. It was quite tasty.
Jonathan
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Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: 1buckie on September 07, 2015, 04:43:25 PM
Post by: 1buckie on September 07, 2015, 04:43:25 PM
Just right.....nice lookin' cookup !!!!!
Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: Metal Mike on September 10, 2015, 06:57:17 AM
Post by: Metal Mike on September 10, 2015, 06:57:17 AM
I'll agree, that's one Beefy fuse, but Wow, a fantastic first!
Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: JDLones on September 10, 2015, 03:20:33 PM
Post by: JDLones on September 10, 2015, 03:20:33 PM
Ha! Yeah, I think I went a little overboard on the charcoal. I'll know better next time. 
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Title: Re: First Attempt at Brisket
Post by: Cochise on September 11, 2015, 07:29:38 PM
Post by: Cochise on September 11, 2015, 07:29:38 PM
Yeah you got it done and done nicely...great job!