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edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Just got the large GBE after much debate.[p]No practice on the grill and threw a 10 lb brisket on to break this mother in.[p]Had some trouble keeping the GBE at around 250 degrees....Averaged around 300 for most of the cooking. Was worried about the high temp, but the brisket turned out awesome....about 9 hours to get it to about 190 intenral degrees. Great bark and awesome flavor throughout.
Probably the best brisket I have cooked - family was amazed[p]Most amazed was the little amount of coals needed to cook this thing. Loaded up the box, 1-2 pounds of coals and a few handfuls of pecan chips spread around the box. I put some more about half way through cooking, but probably didn't need it.[p]Would have probably gone through 25lbs on chunk wood on my old horizontal cooker.[p]I hate for people to say "I told you so", but this thing is pretty amazing. Worth the price[p]Can't imagine the results with a little experience and practice. I am sold.[p]Forgot to take a pic of the Maiden Voyage....[p]
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  • Peanut
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    Tex_Oil_Man,
    Glad you are amazed. You can always count on others on this forum to assist you as well. Where in Texas are you?
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  • egginator
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    Tex_Oil_Man,
    Just fill it to the top of the firebox next time and you can cook 20 hours with no worries.[p]Ed
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  • egginator
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    Tex_Oil_Man,[p]Forgot... Check out these sites:[p]http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm
    http://www.drbbq.com/
    http://www.eggsbythebay.com/Recipes.php
    http://hawaiiguava.com/
    http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/
    http://www.dizzypigbbq.com/[p]Just to name a few...
    Ed

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    Peanut,[p]Frisco TX.....Just north of Dallas...Plano area

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    Tex_Oil_Man,
    Howdy neighbor, I’m in the Fort Worth area, congratulations on your new Egg and welcome to the forum. I got a 15 pound brisket I'll be smoking tomorrow.
    GaryJ

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  • Chubby
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    Tex_Oil_Man,[p]Chubby here...[p]I'm just northwest of Houston now....but lived in Allen... before moving here in 91![p]Welcome to the Club!!![p]Brisket (flat) going here too!![p]Next time...keep in mind...when the BGE thermometer reads 300....your grid temp..(or the temp your meat is seeing) will be a bit different...sometimes as much as 50 degrees.[p]Pick up an oven thermometer and set it (on the grate) next to your meat...and you'll see the difference![p]Congratulations, and welcome!![p]Evans
    I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
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  • egginator
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    Chubby,[p]I live in Allen now - since 97. You wouldn't recognize it.[p]Ed
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    Chubby,[p]Thanks for the info..Will try next time. Do you ever use a rack or drip pan for a brisket? I just threw the meat on the grill....Turned out great, but always looking for some advice or hints....[p]I only had the bottom vent open less than an inch and the top with minimal ventage.....Is this the way to go or have a smaller fire with the vents open full? Really had a time trying to keep the fire temp down to the 250 range.
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  • Chubby
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    <p />Tex_Oil_Man,[p]I just finished a flat today...(pic above from this AM)[p]I use a sipople set up for Briskets...[p]Platesetter, legs up...(drip pan below) meat placed right on grate directly above.[p]
    Lots of variable on fires/temp control.[p]First...make some notes each time you cook...it will help you start to see how your egg acts.
    I usually start the egg in 1 place and keep my bottom vent about 1/2 " open or so...the top with the daisey wheel colsed...with the holes open(closing down as I need to fine tune)[p]I shoot for an approximate dome temp of 275-300..wich gives me about 225-240 grate temp.[p]You'll be surprised how little fuel these things use!!![p]Just get your fire well established...before you put on your meat.[p]A rule of thumb...it's much easier to sneek up on your target temp...tham try to get the egg back down once it overshoots!![p]Evans[p]

    I spent most of my money on good bourbon, and bad women...the rest, I just wasted!!
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