Todays Cook

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First brisket under way and thanks to all for the helpful suggetions. Used Tx BBQ rub after a light coat of yellow mustard and put it on about 90 minutes ago!
Brisket and corn on the cob tonight!

Sometimes getting up at 5am isn't so bad!

smoky b

Looks great! I am jealous. Did a packer last weekend. I love pics of grill prep in the dark! What is the benefit of the drip pan? I see alot of guys doing it. Is it just to save the au jus? I have thought about doing it next time just to keep the drippings from dropping straight onto the plate setter and creating a bitter smoke.

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Smoky
Thanks and two reasons for the drip pan. First to keep the plate setter clean and two and maybe this is bogus but I have some water in it and my thought is to help keep things moist. Might be overkill but I don't know.

TXTriker

I personally don't add anything to my drip pans. Lookin' good.

queensgrt

I'm a newbie and am really enjoying all the information in this forum. Question, why do you have the "cord" of the thermometer wrapped in foil? The answer is probably answered somewhere in this forum, but I haven't seen it. Thanks

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Hey there Queensgrt I am doing it to protect the cable from to much heat. The foils acts as a shield and keeps the cord clean as well.

Aunt Crazy

I have never cooked a brisket-cannot wait to see your finished product!