First Brisket....Here We Go

[JP Fields]

So the rain put a major change in my cooking last night. First Brisket and starting it this morning. More pictures as the day progresses.

 

[ChuckO]

Looks like you're off to a great start

 

[THoey]

Looks good to me...

 

[Charles H.]

Looks like a nice rub, I will check back for more pictures.

 

[Tony R]

Don't forget about us.

 

[JP Fields]

So this is the Brisket several hours into the cook. Looks great.

Ended up taking the brisket off after 9 1/2 hours of cooking. It was probe tender at least an hour earlier but I just did not believe it could be done already. Flavor was great but it was a tad dry. So I had my first learn. I never thought my first was going to be perfect. Next one will be much better.

Now the Pork Butts I did on the 18.5 turned out fabulous as always. It just takes practice.

 

[Steve_Williams]

Great looking pork. Brisket is a bit trickier and more expensive when you make a mistake.

 

[Enrico Brandizzi]

That brisket looks great to me! Sorry to hear it was a bit dry. Next time some sliced pics please! Boston butts look perfect!

 

[THoey]

Dry and tough = under cooked
Dry and crumbles when sliced = over cooked

Either way, looks great for a first attempt.