We took the kids to southern CA to get away for a few days while they are on spring break, and stayed with my sister-in-law and her family. They have an old 22.5" kettle in the backyard that came with the house. There is a pair of vise grips permanently rusted onto the bottom vents if that tells you anything. Anyways, I picked up a 15.3 lb packer cut and decided to give it a try with a two zone fire on the kettle. Rubbed it with salt, pepper, garlic powder and a bit of granulated onion, and used pecan wood for smoke.
After about 90 minutes, things got interesting. By interesting, I mean that enough rendered fat had collected in the makeshift foil pan that when a lit coal rolled into said foil pan, I had a nice grease fire on my hands. The bottom grate on this kettle was bowed, so it was hard to keep the coals from sliding towards the center. After closing the vents, I foiled the brisket (about two hours in). However, every time I took the lid off the grease fire reignited. I finally decided to take it inside and finish it in the oven. Once done, I sliced it (the only other pic I took) and we had it with some #5 sauce, King Hawaiian rolls, and twice baked potatoes.
A close up:
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums...91475A-12775-00000BB395793F72_zps0160b162.jpg
All things considered, it turned out decent. A bit dry, but the tenderness and flavor were good. Extended family were very pleased. Thanks for looking!
After about 90 minutes, things got interesting. By interesting, I mean that enough rendered fat had collected in the makeshift foil pan that when a lit coal rolled into said foil pan, I had a nice grease fire on my hands. The bottom grate on this kettle was bowed, so it was hard to keep the coals from sliding towards the center. After closing the vents, I foiled the brisket (about two hours in). However, every time I took the lid off the grease fire reignited. I finally decided to take it inside and finish it in the oven. Once done, I sliced it (the only other pic I took) and we had it with some #5 sauce, King Hawaiian rolls, and twice baked potatoes.
A close up:
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums...91475A-12775-00000BB395793F72_zps0160b162.jpg
All things considered, it turned out decent. A bit dry, but the tenderness and flavor were good. Extended family were very pleased. Thanks for looking!
Cheers!!
