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Tons of mistakes, but good result nonetheless--overnight brisket cook

bkhooegger
bkhooegger Posts: 30
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After a disappointing first brisket effort (a flat), I decided to jump back on the horse last weekend and try a packer. I was planning to follow Aaron Franklin's method, minus the salt and pepper rub, which I replaced with Dizzy Pig Cowlick. I put the brisket on about midnight. First mistake: I did not set a minimum temperature on my Maverick for the grate or the brisket probe. It started raining while I was asleep, my fire lost some steam, and when I woke up at 6, the grate temp was down to 200. Second mistake: For the first time snce I started with the egg, I did not have enough charcoal, with my fire fading fast around hour ten. So, I had to finish it in the oven. Nevertheless, it turned out awesome. Moral of the story--Don't panic!
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Improvise
    Adapt
    Overcome
    Nice work. Mistakes...it's how we learn sometimes. Good looking brisket. 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,250
    Way to be flexible and fight to the finish for the victory.

    And welcome aboard.  That looks great. 

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
    edited January 2016
    Did 12lbs last week with the digi q. 14+hrs but that's when the temp controllers shine. Even then I was behind on time due for a party, the foil wrap 2 hours before the guests arrived pushed me through.
    i agree don't panic.
    Seattle, WA
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,319
    Nice finish. I think I have done everything wrong you cans do with brisket, and it still turns out pretty dang good.
    Thank you for sharing.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 37,334
    Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey as you have already experienced.
    Great results right there.  Way to stay after it and power thru.  Congrats on the cook and eats.  

    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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