First Brisket cook on UDS in progress
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rocky, it may be stalling at that temp for now. Just keep an eye on it and wait to see is the temp stays there. Sometimes, the temp may actually drop just a little and then start back up. Good luck.
It does.. those drippings on the coals really are different than the wsm and weber kettle indirect cooks... Thanks for stopping in!
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Thanks for in the insight! Color doesn't seem too far gone.. temp is up though.. might just put it in foil pan... or do i let it go naked.. Both are equally tempting.. I always make things to complicated lol
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Run naked it's always more fun.
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I wrapped in aluminum pan with foil on the pan and beef broth in the pan. I have also done wrapped just tightly in foil and I think I prefer the pan method. I want to try butcher paper next. As far as thermometers, I agree, the thermopop is awesome and they usually have sales going on. I would love a thermopen but can't justify 80+ dollars. The thermopop gives me a reading in just a few seconds and I got it on sale for (I think) 17 dollars.
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From the color on the picture. I would let it ride nekkid for another hour or so and then check back. If the color still isn't too dark for ya, then keep it nekkid. If it starts getting to dark wrap it.
I typically cook brisket on my UDS at 300-325 degrees. If I do wrap, it is typically around the 4.5-5.5 hour mark (depending on what wood I use) when my color dictates I wrap it. Then the meat finishing typically between the 6-7 hour mark of the cook. *I wrap in foil*
This allows me to keep a texture of meat that is more towards a roast and not towards the braised meat texture. If you wrap brisket too early in foil, you will come out with braised meat instead of roasted meat.
I typically cook brisket on my UDS at 300-325 degrees. If I do wrap, it is typically around the 4.5-5.5 hour mark (depending on what wood I use) when my color dictates I wrap it. Then the meat finishing typically between the 6-7 hour mark of the cook. *I wrap in foil*
This allows me to keep a texture of meat that is more towards a roast and not towards the braised meat texture. If you wrap brisket too early in foil, you will come out with braised meat instead of roasted meat.
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Either way rocky. I would be tempted to put it in a foil pan and leave it uncovered for awhile. That will let some of the juices collect and hopefully keep more moisture in. Color will darken more if exposed to heat in a foil pan. Your real goal is tender and tasty. Keep some notes for next time.
I think that's the way we're going to roll.. Get the full effect of the drum for the first cook. I got a good price on the brisket so whatever happens happens right.
I panned mine also and it came out so juicy and a nice bark especially after putting it back on naked..
I'm just not real happy with my bark at the moment.. seems a little mushy and not set up yet
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Dang i missed this one.. wow you guys and gals are amazing and fast with help.. think I'll do just what you said.. I'm not thrilled with the bark yet.
That is very tempting and a great thought, thanks! I'll let it run for another half hr on the grate and go from there.. use a little of everybody's thoughts.
Thanks so much, ya'll!
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What aawa posted is good info. I try to cook brisket at around 275-300. At 350 it might not even stall any as that is more of a roasting temp. And yes, you will quickly learn not to peak as that will make controlling an even temperature very difficult. It will come out just fine.
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This is bringing make memories of my first pork butt cook yrs ago.. ahh the anxiety lol
temp is back down to the 300 range by shutting down intake to 3/4. These drums sure like to settle in where they like :thumb:
270 now.. The drum really responds fast to closing of the intakes pretty fast.. surprised me some. I had flames going after i opened it for a bit to temp. I figured for sure it would take time to get it down from 350.
270 now.. The drum really responds fast to closing of the intakes pretty fast.. surprised me some. I had flames going after i opened it for a bit to temp. I figured for sure it would take time to get it down from 350.
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