Beef Brisket

Bond · September 2008

Hi all,
I am a rookie to the egg, going to do a brisket, I'm guessing I need to cook indirect for 8 hours wrapping in foil after the first 4 hours. I dont have a plate setter, is there something I can make of of foil, or do you advise using the setter?

Bordello · September 2008

Brisket is a hard cook, here are a couple of links to look at. Also know if you are doing a flat or a whole packer brisket. Flats don't have much fat on them and you need that.

Good Luck,
Bordello

http://www.nakedwhiz.com/brisket.htm

http://www.dizzypigbbq.com/recipesBrisket.html

You can also type in Brisket in the search box on the upper part of this page and get all kinds of info.

Bond · September 2008

Thanks, Iv'e done briskets in my "other" smoker, always had good results. Looking forward to my first egg experience.

Bordello · September 2008

LOL
It's hard to remember who is who and what they have done. I'm sure you have probably posted that and I have earned the right to forget due to age. :(

Best of luck,
Old Bordello :unsure:

Bond · September 2008

no no its okay, I meant on a brinkman smoker, I just received my egg yesterday, I have yet to cook on it,
Thanks
Dave

Bordello · September 2008

No problem Dave, just was trying to help not realizing you had done them before on a different cooker. Wanted to be sure you knew what you were getting into in case you had not.

Like I said, wishing you the best and keep the questions coming as needed, there is almost alway someone on that can offer some advise.

Cheers,
Bordello

egguitarist · September 2008

Bond, is it James?

I have had my egg for 4 mo's. Done several briskets, had a couple of fires go out etc. The last few have been very successful via
1 Big pieces of lump on the grate to keep small pieces from blocking the holes

2 filling fire box all the way up to the top of the firering

3 letting the temp stabilize at 250 for 30 min or so before putting on the platesetter and brisket

Haven't foiled on yet,all are moist after getting to 192 or so.. Hope this helps

doc

RATRED · September 2008

how do you do a egghead forum search. i clear search forum from the box and type in brisket but where is the "go" button to start the search? Thanks

Bond · September 2008

Thanks Doc, yes its James:-)

BENTE · September 2008

hit the enter button on your keyboard

BENTE · September 2008

since you have done brisket on your brinkman.. if you click on the link you will see thirdeye knows his brisket

http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/1996/03/brisket.html

and you can use fire bricks but i recomend you get a platesetter...

RATRED · September 2008

Thank you very much. Ikept looking for a go button on the screen.

Bond · September 2008

The more I read on the subject makes me realize I need the plate setter as I plan on doing butts and briskets.
Thanks
Dave

BENTE · September 2008

when you have one the possibilities are endless..

bubba tim · September 2008

This is what you are looking for. Don't rush it and don't peek for the first 6 hours. Go to thirdeye site or mine for more info and pics.

Good luck.

ps, fat side down, no foil.

Unknown · September 2008

Hi Bubba Tim
I just tried to do a 4 lb brisket yesterday and i really screwed up. The plate setter is more tender than the beef. Can you share your technique? The picture you put up is phenomenal I would love recreate than!

bubba tim · September 2008

4 lbs brisket? That seems kinda small. Tell me more.

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