just wondering?

chris123stock · March 9

I am just wondering what everyone uses to smoke a brisket? I have apple. I like to try new things but hate to screw them up. Everyone have a great weekend. If you're working like me, well just make the best of it

SmokinDAWG82 · March 9

I like pecan or hickory with beef. The Texicans will tell you it has to be Mesquite. It's a little too strong for my taste

nolaegghead · March 9

Oak is popular to use for brisket. Really you could use any smoke wood with a brisket.

Charlie tuna · March 9

Pecan is a milder smoke, but goes well with beef and pork!

The Cen-Tex Smoker · March 9

All oak here.

SMITTYtheSMOKER · March 9

We like to use Oak Lump charcoal along with a couple of chunks of Hickory smoking wood. We will also use some cherry for color on the smoke ring.

Hard to beat the Oak/Hickory combination for tradititional BBQ.

chris123stock · March 9

So I opened a bag of Hickory chunks at work, going to try them this time. Whats a good amount of chunks to use?

chris123stock · March 9

SMITTYtheSMOKER said:

We like to use Oak Lump charcoal along with a couple of chunks of Hickory smoking wood. We will also use some cherry for color on the smoke ring.

Hard to beat the Oak/Hickory combination for tradititional BBQ.

So just a couple of chunks? And cherry, I will try that. Thanks

nolaegghead · March 9

Put the packer on cold and start the cook off low, 225-250, and you'll get a nice smoke ring. Once it gets past 140, you can crank it up to 275-300. You can also cheat and put a little bit of sodium nitrite in the rub (I swear I don't do that!).

chris123stock · March 9

nolaegghead said:

Put the packer on cold and start the cook off low, 225-250, and you'll get a nice smoke ring. Once it gets past 140, you can crank it up to 275-300. You can also cheat and put a little bit of sodium nitrite in the rub (I swear I don't do that!).

Ya right I bet you dont do that. :))

SMITTYtheSMOKER · March 9

Yes, I only use a couple of chunks. One right in the fire and one at the edge of the fire.

chris123stock · March 9

SMITTYtheSMOKER said:

Yes, I only use a couple of chunks. One right in the fire and one at the edge of the fire.

Can I ask you this? Do you use the cherry at the same time?

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