The Occasional Brisket

[Robert-R]

for no special occasion.... cooked a 13 1/2 pound Costco prime in the stick-burner yesterday.
Gave it a light coating of salt & pepper and then a heavy coat of OakRidge Black Ops.

About 2 hours in. Temps ranged between 270* to 330*. Mesquite for fuel.

Wrapped it in butcher paper at the 2 1/2 hour mark. Had an internal temp of 171*.

Probed tender & pulled after 4 1/2 hours in the cooker with an internal temp of 206*. I let it vent for 20 minutes, wrapped it in foil & into a cooler for 3 hours.
And then opened the little bundle of joy.

Sliced it up.

Served with the world's best potato salad made by my wife & some grilled corn. Time to eat!

It was great! Tender & moist. Couldn't believe that it was a 4 1/2 hour cook.

Cut enough off the flat for several sandwiches & gave it to my neighbor while still warm. He's 86 & recently lost his wife.

 

[Pat G]

Looks great Robert. Way to think of your neighbor.

 

[JimK]

Tasty looking brisket. I'm sure your neighbor really appreciates the gesture.

 

[Rich Dahl]

That brisket and plate look great Robert and what a great thing to do for your neighbor.

 

[Barb D]

Robert you nailed that one, it looks so delicious. It's get you thought of your neighbor at this time, I'm sure it was greatly appreciated.

 

[Cliff Bartlett]

Fantastic looking plate Robert. Brisket looks delicious. You're a good man for looking out for your neighbor.

 

[Dustin Dorsey]

Awesome cook. I need to try that on my offset.

 

[Jason_D]

Yeah Buddy!!! Looks great!!

 

[Bob Ivey]

Great looking smoke ring on that brisket. Always do mine low and slow but yours could cause one to think about HH. Always a good thing to look out for your neighbors, especially those that are older and alone. When people are alone, it is a wonderful feeling to realize that others care about them. You did a wonderful thing.

 

[Jim McKelvey]

You're a good man Robert. Great cook and great neighbor.

 

[Michael C.]

Great brisket! Nice smoke ring, that sure did cook fast! Nice job!!!!

 

[DCloin]

Looks awesome. Grilled corn is one of my favorite things. I never get tired of it.

 

[TonyUK]

That was a very kind gesture by looking after the old fellah next door. It doesn't take much to keep a discreet eye on the older folks, & make sure they are ok. Well done you Mate.
I bet he enjoyed that brisket.