Grilling/Smoking

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QueenDana
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Re: Grilling/Smoking

Post by QueenDana » Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:12 pm

I do a lot of grilling but I am a novice at smoking. I decided I would smoke a brisket for Xmas dinner and thought I was ordering a flat brisket because estimated weight was 8-10 lbs, but when I got the order home I discovered I had a 20 1/2 lb packer brisket :o . I still plan on going through with smoked brisket for Xmas dinner. I'm a big fan of using brines when I smoke or grill, so I plan on letting it soak in an apple cider brine for a couple days. I'm worried about the timing. The temperature here will be below freezing, so I think I should allow at least 24 hours to cook.

Does anyone have any tips or advice about time, temperature, or preparation of brisket?

Shadows1
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Re: Grilling/Smoking

Post by Shadows1 » Mon Dec 18, 2017 12:38 pm

As for time, I don't go by that. I use a thermometer to make sure it is done. I use a Maverick wireless one.

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Re: Grilling/Smoking

Post by Shadows1 » Fri Mar 16, 2018 1:27 pm

Going out this weekend to reclaim my smoker from the spiders. Getting ready for the season.

QueenBea
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Re: Grilling/Smoking

Post by QueenBea » Fri Mar 16, 2018 9:14 pm

Woot woot, lucky you...... Ours wont be ready to come out for another couple of months. :(

Shadows1
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Re: Grilling/Smoking

Post by Shadows1 » Fri Apr 27, 2018 3:13 pm

Well I did not get out when I said, but have now cleaned out the spiders and snakes, have some ribs I want to smoke soon.

QueenBea
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Re: Grilling/Smoking

Post by QueenBea » Wed May 02, 2018 10:12 pm

Hopefully you get to it soon Lee. I am getting very anxious!!

Shadows1
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Re: Grilling/Smoking

Post by Shadows1 » Mon May 28, 2018 12:57 pm

I have lots of ribs to grill or smoke just waiting for the rain to stop!

Misa
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Re: Grilling/Smoking

Post by Misa » Mon Jul 09, 2018 2:13 pm

The hubby and I upgraded grills a couple of months ago. Our hubby was not a fan of our gas grill, but it ended up working out. A family member's grill died that they used a lot at their camper, so they got our grill, and my hubby got a combo cooker with one side for propane and the other for charcoal. We've not even used the gas side after the initial test fire to see if it worked. Yesterday, we installed an offset box to the charcoal side so we could start smoking. But we have no idea where to begin that adventure!

QueenBea
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Re: Grilling/Smoking

Post by QueenBea » Mon Jul 16, 2018 9:52 pm

I am looking forward to hearing all about your grilling/smoking adventures Misa :)

Shadows1
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Re: Grilling/Smoking

Post by Shadows1 » Sat Sep 01, 2018 12:23 pm

Been a miserable hot wet few months here! Have not had chance to smoke or grill anything this summer, hope the fall is kinder.

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