Just a little of what I've smoked this week.

[jdominy]

I also smoked some Baby Back Ribs, lobster tail and burgers.

 

[Quadman750]

Great bark & smoke ring, skin looks nice & crispy on the bird.

 

[MossyMO]

Very nice, looks great!

 

[jdominy]

Thanks. The brisket was good, but could have used a little more time. I pulled it around 185-190, should have let it go to about 205-210. It wasn't as tender as I would have liked, but it was the first time I ever smoked a brisket, used my new smoker, and I have a lot to learn. The chicken I smoked tonight, and it was perfect.

 

[TentHunter]

Yeah, Brisket flats are probably the toughest cut to get tender without drying out. I'd say even though it wasn't perfect, you did a great job with your first one. Next time try a whole packer brisket and just keep having fun with it.

The chicken looks perfect. YUM!

 

[jdominy]

Thanks! The night I went out to look for a brisket, this was the only size I could find. No local supermarkets had any, and I had to get this one from SuperTarget (of all places!)

 

[travishunting7777]

Wow! Those pics look delicious!

 

[SeenRed]

Looks delicious...nice job!

Red

 

[scooter]

Very nice! With brisket, don't remove it from the cooker until it probes tender.

 

[jdominy]

Thanks for the tips, Scooter!

 

[jdominy]

Smoked some St. Louis spares today. I almost thought they came out too moist, but they were actually perfect. I probably put a dash too much rub on there, but they tasted good still.

 

[jimsbarbecue]

If during cooking you think you have to much rub on. Baste with Parkay in the Blue bottle. It will cause some of the rub to run off as it cooks..

 

[jdominy]

If during cooking you think you have to much rub on. Baste with Parkay in the Blue bottle. It will cause some of the rub to run off as it cooks..

That's a great tip!

 

[jdominy]

Here's a pic of the brisket I smoked. It turned out PERFECT. You could cut it with a fork. I feel like it could have used a slightly deeper smoke flavor, but, no doubt, best brisket I've ever made, and I was blown away I did it. So tender and juicy.

 

[NorCal Smoker]

Looks great! Thanks for sharing.