A few pics of my latest cooks.
My second attempt at Carne Asada, this time on my new Smokey Joe.
Coals looking like they are ready
Steak grilling on a sunny day
Chopped up
In Tacos
BEST BRISKET EVER...
Not many photos of this, but this was the best brisket I have ever smoked.
The Smoker Bros - The big brother needs a good cleaning soon.
After the smoke
Sliced and chopped
The "Bend"
Lessons learned -
- Using the Smokey Joe instead of my Performer for the Carne Asada was a much better experience. I used a lot less fuel, cleanup was much easier, I also liked the heat of the Smokey Joe. For bigger cooks or indirect, the Performer will be the choice.
- The brisket I made was the juiciest, more tender brisket that I have ever made. I didn't do much differently this time, though I did apply the toothpick test instead of relying on the temperature probe. More importantly I got my meat from another source. The place near me has been on a downward spiral as far as quality. I made the switch to another place and have not been disappointed once. The meat quality matters! It isn't all the same. Especially with a something like brisket where the room for error isn't much.
My second attempt at Carne Asada, this time on my new Smokey Joe.
Coals looking like they are ready
Steak grilling on a sunny day
Chopped up
In Tacos
BEST BRISKET EVER...
Not many photos of this, but this was the best brisket I have ever smoked.
The Smoker Bros - The big brother needs a good cleaning soon.
After the smoke
Sliced and chopped
The "Bend"
Lessons learned -
- Using the Smokey Joe instead of my Performer for the Carne Asada was a much better experience. I used a lot less fuel, cleanup was much easier, I also liked the heat of the Smokey Joe. For bigger cooks or indirect, the Performer will be the choice.
- The brisket I made was the juiciest, more tender brisket that I have ever made. I didn't do much differently this time, though I did apply the toothpick test instead of relying on the temperature probe. More importantly I got my meat from another source. The place near me has been on a downward spiral as far as quality. I made the switch to another place and have not been disappointed once. The meat quality matters! It isn't all the same. Especially with a something like brisket where the room for error isn't much.
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