My First Brisket

greg4547 · Posted: Jan 18 2010 Post subject: My First Brisket

Just wanted to post a Thank You for the help I got when I asked a few questions about doing a brisket. My main concern was the lack of control as far as readiness is concerned. "When it's done, its done" rings out in my head. Well, of course it was done about three hours before we had planned on eating it. As advised by the membership, I wrapped it up in foil, towels and threw it in a cooler. I was shocked at how well it held its temp.

Anyway, here's a photo of the finished product. It was a little over 14 pounds before trimming. I went with low-and-slow (250 deg) since this is what I'm comfortable with from doing shoulders and ribs. I injected it with an Au Jus with a little bacon fat added for good measure and hit it with a very basic rub. This was also the first cook using my Stoker and I was very impressed as how it controlled my cooker's temp.

Thanks again!

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Braddog · BBQ Fan Joined: 10 Nov 2008 Posts: 103 Location: St. Louis

Congrats on your first brisket. Looks great!

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day_trippr · Posted: Jan 18 2010 Post subject:

Looks like you did a fabulous job on that brisket, greg4547! It looks perfect from here! Congrats - and enjoy the eating! Very Happy

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OwenStubbs · Posted: Jan 18 2010 Post subject:

Awesome first brisket!!

BluzQue · Posted: Jan 18 2010 Post subject:

Super Job on your brisket greg4547 Very Happy

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Big Bears BBQ · Posted: Jan 18 2010 Post subject:

Looks good............

NCBBQFAN · Posted: Jan 18 2010 Post subject:

Nothing wrong with that. I wish my first brisket looked that good. Nice work.

messerist · Posted: Jan 18 2010 Post subject:

Everyone belly up to the table and dig in! Looks like you got a winner there! Very Happy

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KulinaryKila · Posted: Jan 18 2010 Post subject:

That brisket looks awesome. What did you use for the rub?

Mrs. K.A.M. · Posted: Jan 18 2010 Post subject:

WoW

One pic is all you needed, looks delicious Very Happy

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BluDawg · Posted: Jan 18 2010 Post subject:

Looks good you sure that is the first rodeo. Razz

just tink how muc better the next ne will be.
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NaughtyNurse · Posted: Jan 18 2010 Post subject:

It looks good BUT......
You need to send me 6 or 8 slices so I can be sure Laughing

Great job Greg! Looks very, very good.
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SmokeHound · Posted: Jan 18 2010 Post subject:

Well, that sure looks tasty to me greg4547! Very nice work on that!!
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SmoknCamo · Posted: Jan 18 2010 Post subject:

Awesome looking brisket there sir!!

Nice job!
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Brinnie · Posted: Jan 18 2010 Post subject:

Nice Job on your first brisket greg4547 Cool

looks very tasty Very Happy

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Flickster · BBQ Fan Joined: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 366 Location: Houston

I agree with NaughtyNurse, I needs about a half dozen of those slices
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Looks yummo

Did you marinate the brisket beforehand?
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Dawgfatha · Posted: Jan 18 2010 Post subject:

The addiction has begun. Laughing

Great job.
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Canadian Bacon · Posted: Jan 18 2010 Post subject:

Very nice job on your brisket greg4547.
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