Corned beef packer brisket is on - pics

Cookinbob

We have a neighborhood St. Pats party tonight, I offered to smoke the corned beef on the egg, rather than have the usual braised flats that are served.  Picked up a 17 lb packer at Restaurant Depot ($3.64/lb).  It actually looks like some of the flat was trimmed off, so it is mostly point.  

At any rate, trimmed the fat, rubbed with a mix of black pepper and coriander, and put it on the egg about 8:15.  Suing a mix of Hickory and Oak for the smoke.    I am holding a steady 250 grate temp right now, plan to keep it there for a couple of hours, then raise the temp to about 325.  I also plan to foil it around 175 IT and cook to 190 or so.  FTC until we head to the party about 6:00.  I think I have enough time.  

Scottborasjr

Looks like a solid plan to me. I've never seen a whole corned packer before. Surely great meal ahead. Enjoy the festivities.

anton

I want to see the finish of this one for sure.

grege345

your going to be all the talk at the party

SmokeyPitt

Man that looks good!  

Cookinbob

Seems to be cooking fast!  3-1/2 hours in and already at 165!  Wondering if a corned brisket cooks faster than a normal one.   I dialed the heat back, don't want to finish too soon.  I really don't want to pull it until at least 3:30

Ladeback69

Nice, I getting ready to put on a couple 4.5 # corn beef brisket myself For a small St Patrick's party tonight. 

Cookinbob

It hit the stall at 176 around 1:00.  It is now finished and insulated in the cooler.  I kept the temp below 300 (mostly around 275) and it was done in 7 hours - faster than I intended.

Now I am second guessing the prep, wondering if I should have soaked for a spell to remove some of the salt.  It is history now, it will be carved at the neighbors place around 7:30.  I'll post a pic if I can.