Sucklebusted brisket!

[Txdragon]

Today is a perfect day for this beautiful choice packer, rubbed with
SB Hoochie Mama and Texas pecan. Going for a bit higher temp this round, 280-300, trying to execute that perfect bark that has eluded me for a long time now. She's currently on the smoker at 290 and holding. I'm not lifting that lid for the next 5 hours! More to follow!

[TX1911]

Great way to start a day! Looking forward to more pics as you get through it!

[rickhdz36]

looks awesome! Cant wait for more picks. Good luck

[Txdragon]

4 hours in and the bark I'm looking for is nowhere to be seen. The brisket looks great, but I'm not seeing what I wanted to.. Sigh.. Am I just expecting it too early? I'm thinking I may just need to be patient..

[Chasdev]

Some say (me included) to spray with apple cider vinegar/apple juice at 50/50 after three hours and once every hour after, along with running a water pan.
Supposed to give the smoke something to cling to.
Works for me anyway..

[TX1911]

Did you do a mustard slather before the rub? For me, that yields the best end result for bark.

[woodenvisions]

Did you do a mustard slather before the rub? For me, that yields the best end result for bark.

I concur 110% ^^^^^^^^

[bsooner75]

I spray mine with a Worcestershire, hot sauce, water mixture. The rub (S&P) is applied directly to the meat. At 165 degrees I wrap in BP. I open the BP during the rest period. This has yielded the best bark for me.


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[Txdragon]

I haven't done a mustard rub before. I will give it a shot on the next one. I rub them the night before, rather generously at that. The color is actually very pretty. I've never had one turn out like this one has honestly.

[Txdragon]

Here it is now, 6.5 hours in. I'm about to wrap her up! Crank the heat to about 350 then let it coast back down from there. Should be done by around 5 or so.

[woodenvisions]

I haven't done a mustard rub before. I will give it a shot on the next one. I rub them the night before, rather generously at that. The color is actually very pretty. I've never had one turn out like this one has honestly.

I've had the best results using yellow mustard, just before it goes on the smoker I mustard it and put a good amount of rub on it.
Seems to always give it a nice bark.


Urs is looking good right now!

[TX1911]

Looking good!

What fuel are you using?

[Txdragon]

Looking good!

What fuel are you using?

Thank ya, sir! Cooking with Kingsford And a HEFTY dose of hickory chips.

[Txdragon]

I've had the best results using yellow mustard, just before it goes on the smoker I mustard it and put a good amount of rub on it.
Seems to always give it a nice bark.


Urs is looking good right now!

Thanks! I'm wondering if the hickory was the prime suspect of this color? I know pecan will give a beautiful mahogany color, and they are related.. Hmmm..

[Txdragon]

Forgot to put the end result up here!! Turned out fantastic overall. Used some SB Original sauce on the side to dip and wow! I'm not a fan at all for bbq sauce with brisket, but that was a perfect pairing!!