help quick please-when to turn on pit viper

krobertsmsn

 I just got cyberq wifi set up-never used. I'm about to put roast rubbed john henry's brisket rub on.  WHEN do i turn on pit vier? When I light, when I put meat on? Also, do I need a drip pan and if so, do I put liquid init? I should have thought this more out, I know now. Pics to follow later today. THANK YOU!!!

BYS1981

I do not have a stoker yet, but I would turn it on once at temp.

krobertsmsn

I went ahead and set the food and grate temp settings-food 180 and grate 250. I closed lid and we'll see! Does this sound okay?

BTW-I was inspired by Lizzie and her brisket adventure. I plan to keep my phone away from BGE unless taking pics though...lol

krobertsmsn

Also, how open should DW be? It's about 1/4 now.

krobertsmsn

I went without drip pan...is that wrong?

BYS1981

What are you making? Brisket? Id do 190 fir brisket in the flat, and then you can check it.

krobertsmsn

It's a small bottom round roast. I will set to 190 then... thanks!

krobertsmsn

I did go ahead and add a drip oan with a small amt of water

BYS1981

I do not know temp for that.. anyone? I din't want to steer you in the wrong direction.

AleBrewer

I think 190° in a bottom round is going to be waayyy over cooked and dry. I don't believe there is enough fat and connective tissue to keep things moist.

I would roast it to 125-130° internal, let it rest and then slice it.....it wont be anything like a brisket.

AleBrewer

I just googled "bbq bottom round" and came up with a few hits on various bbq forums where people have had good luck foiling the bottom round at 160°, and letting it cook to 190°.

You may want to give that a try? I have never attempted to any round roast past 130° or so.

krobertsmsn

ok, thanks. I do recall seeing the 160-foil method now that you mention it. I will proceed that direction. It's trial and error...the meat temp was climbing a bit fast for me,so I lowered grate temp to 240....

AleBrewer

Be sure to let us know how it turns out.

krobertsmsn

it's going GREAT!!!! pics to follow

krobertsmsn

Okay...pics....roast was a little dry....will do chuck next time. Chicken was great...as always. Love John Henrys rubs.