Hey all.
Central Texas guy here. Novice smoker with a cheap smoker. Looking for advice on making a better brisket. I've done some web research but still need improvement. My meat has a great flavor, but is usually dry and a little tough. I'm looking for juicy and tender, but not a roast.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
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Smoke around 230f for about 4-6hrs, then wrap and oven cook at 225 for about another 4. Then rest in a towel for a couple hours.
I use a wet rub (mustard based with spices) and refrigerate for about 24 hrs prior to cooking
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Big Welcome, usually when a brisket is dry and tough it is because it probably pulled too soon and not finished cooking. Happens a lot to us all. Brisket is usually done around the internal temp of between 200 and 210 and is prob tender. Mesquite is great for brisket, great flavor. Glad to have ya on board, have a lot of relatives around the Rockdale , Temple area.
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Welcome Brent
Maybe you are doing this but instead of time, smoke to temperature initially, then to tenderness
Smoke to 165-170 then wrap in foil or butcher paper (my preference), then back on the smoker until it probes like butter.
I don't know about the wet mustard based rub ??? Never tried it. Sucklebuster SPG works well (understatement of all understatements) on brisket. I put it on an hour or so before going on the smoker. Wrap in towels and into a cooler for a few hours.
Buena Suerte with your brisket Senor.
Maybe you are doing this but instead of time, smoke to temperature initially, then to tenderness
Smoke to 165-170 then wrap in foil or butcher paper (my preference), then back on the smoker until it probes like butter.
I don't know about the wet mustard based rub ??? Never tried it. Sucklebuster SPG works well (understatement of all understatements) on brisket. I put it on an hour or so before going on the smoker. Wrap in towels and into a cooler for a few hours.
Buena Suerte with your brisket Senor.
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Agree with what Limey said, Don't pull it off the smoke or out of the oven until internal is at least 200 or probe/tender. Id also suggest that you bump your wrapping temps to 250
Agree with what Limey said, Don't pull it off the smoke or out of the oven until internal is at least 200 or probe/tender. Id also suggest that you bump your wrapping temps to 250
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Welcome. Can’t add any better advice than what has already been mentioned. Give those a shot and good luck!
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AND Welcome to you also, Ron
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Thank you all for the advice and warm welcome. Browsing the site, there is a ton of great info here!
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