A better look at my first brisket cook...

tarheelmatt

First, I want to thank those that chimed in and helped me through the cook.  Much appreciated guys.  That is what makes this forum so wonderful.  

Previous thread:  http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/1537105#Comment_1537105

My guests (that I finally found to replace the original guests) loved the cook.  

Here is the Large chugging along looking like a steam engine.  This is a 15 second exposure with all lights off.  Taken at 2am in the morning.  

Getting there....

Pulled and ready for FTC...

Tommy's Texas Cheese fries...

Slicing the flat... 

Ready to grub!  

lousubcap

Home-run right there on all counts!  Most eggcellent and now you are of two minds when it comes to slow cooked food...A good place to be.

DMW

Wow...that looks great. My mouth is watering for beef, have only had pork for the past few days and salmon is on the menu for tonight.

We needed something today and Walmart was the most convenient. Turns out they had choice packers for $2.98/lb. Somehow a 14 pounder jumped into our cart.

tarheelmatt

@DMW‌, got this packer at Walmart.

lousubcap

Okay, no need to respond but now that you have gone over to the dark side on one occasion how was it???  Your response is safe on the forum and NC won't revoke your citizenship! >-

TN2TX

That looks amazing! What are you using to regulate the temp? Is that a DigiQ Guru? 

tarheelmatt

@lousubcap‌, I really liked it. I gorged myself a so did my buddy. However, I still like pork better. Shoulder first, butt second, then brisket. I like something different at times and this fit the bill.

tarheelmatt

@TN2TX‌ that is the new BBQ Guru Party Q plus a Maverick 733 for remote temp monitoring.

Philly35

If you prefer pork over brisket, that means you gotta work on your brisket!

SGH

@tarheelmatt‌
Looks like a home run to me. Excellent all around. Glad it all turned out good my friend. Take a bow sir. You are now a brisket cook! Again it all looks great. Enjoy.

tarheelmatt

Haha, @Philly35.  I think that means I am a true Lexington, NC born BBQ fan.  

tarheelmatt

Thanks, @SGH!  You have been here for me through it all.  I appreciate that!  

SGH

@tarheelmatt‌
You are more than welcome my friend.

TN2TX

@tarheelmatt I am looking at getting a digiQ, that probably makes things easier with the Maverick. Could you share a link to Tommy's Fries? Those looks insane. 

tarheelmatt

Here you go... 

1 - Bake potatoes (2 per person)

2 - Make ranch dressing (1 cup mayo, 1 cup buttermilk, pakage of ranch seasoning).  Chill overnight. 

3 - 12 oz of bacon fried (still limp) and chunk. 

4 - Pour half of the dressing in baking dish.  

5 - Chunk potatoes and lay over dressing. 

6 - Place bacon over potatoes ( I use bacon grease too)

7 - Take cheddar cheese and monterey jack over top.  Roughly 2-3 cups.  

8 - Place under broiler until cheese is melted.  

9 - Sprinkle with chives.  

10 - Serve with more ranch on side.  

tarheelmatt

Guy's, I am not sure if this is kosher or not, but this is what I had for lunch. 

Leftover brisket sandwich (w/mayo(Dukes) (I am southern you know)) with about three slices of homegrown German Johnson tomato on it!  Dang it was good. 

KiterTodd

That brisket looks perfect!

Hi54putty

That looks awesome. Good work. 

TN2TX

@tarheelmatt thanks for the recipe, I am making this tomorrow!

tarheelmatt

@TN2TX let me know how it goes!  

HDumptyEsq

@tarheelmat. Love the picture of the egg.

Could be me after eating beans.