First Brisket Cook

Ragingirishman2

So my first brisket cook is underway. She went on the XL about 30 min ago with the egg holding about 280. Prime whole packer from Costco that thawed over the past week in the fridge.

The trim was a little daunting at first. I thought of Mike Tyson, everyone has a plan until they are punched in the face. I cut my finger about 4min into the trim process and had SWMBO the nurse render first aid

This is also my first over night cook so I’m curious how this will go. I have a probe on the grate and one in the thickest part of the brisket. I plan to wrap her at 170 and the probe alarm is set. I’ll keep you posted

kl8ton

Good luck sir. Standing by.... Until I fall asleep.

Ragingirishman2

Bark at the wrap

Ragingirishman2

Here she is, smoky, tender, and juicy. It finished much sooner than I expected and was probing like butter about 202. I did a towel wrap and cooler rest. The first couple of slices were eaten before I could get a pic. I’m very pleased with my first run. The bark can be improved and I need to make some egg adjustments as I discovered some leaks that tell me I’m time for a gasket replacement. Thanks for looking. 

lousubcap

I would take that outcome every time.  Nailed it.

Now that you have cooked one, time to plan for the next cook. 

Mark_B_Good

That looks great. One thing I learned to up the juiciness is to inject with vegetable broth in the final hours of the cook (either just before you wrap in foil/paper, or in last hour if you go naked).

JohnInCarolina

That looks about a million times better than my first brisket cook.  Nicely done!

Ragingirishman2

Thanks for all the compliments compliments and kind words. So much good advice and guidance from this group, especially from @lousubcap. 

dmchicago

You did that brisky proud!

loco_engr

For a new gasket . . . reach out to RRP on this forum
Brisky looks great 

Jstroke

Well played Sir. Time to dig into all the various recipes for brisket, cause the next step is cooking brisket to keep on hand for all the various yummies that brisket goes into.