Gameday-What's on the menu/pit

[joeywa]

So I smoked a 12# brisket, we're having Shiner Bock, Potato Salad, Pretzel Rolls and Chips/Salsa for the game meal.

Brisket: Dry rub of coarse black pepper, kosher salt and a few other spices.

Smoked with Pecan, Oak and a very small amount of mesquite, just to add a bit more flavor.

Pics for Braskey.

 

[texasfight4468]

Headed to Texas de Brazil

 

[Chitownhorn]

We're having left over brisket from Christmas Eve. Creamed Corn & cole slaw

 

[HornEsch]

That looks good. Been sick so nothing good here at my house,

 

[Juan]

Spinach salad + almond slivers + feta + some berries

 

[UTK66]

Leftover deep fried ham from Christmas and some green beans.

 

[Planohorn]

joeywa eating early. Wasn't game time 3:45 for you?

 

[SFlonghorngirl]

that looks amazing joey! where do you buy your brisket? any grade work better than others?

I had congee (porridge) for dinner. So sad.

 

[texasfight4468]

that looks amazing joey! where do you buy your brisket? any grade work better than others? I had congee (porridge) for dinner. So sad.

You eating with the three bears?

 

[Sirhornsalot]

We received a big box of Omaha steaks for Christmas. I just knocked out a rib eye. Can't move now.

 

[TexasSasquatch]

Last of the leftover Christmas turkey!

 

[joeywa]

joeywa eating early. Wasn't game time 3:45 for you?

Correct.

that looks amazing joey! where do you buy your brisket? any grade work better than others? I had congee (porridge) for dinner. So sad.

Thanks. I am not pleased with the lack of smoke ring. Weird deal IMO.

I get them at Restaurant Depot. I haven't found a big difference between Choice, Select but Angus seems to be marbled better.

 

[Dude65]

Correct.


Thanks. I am not pleased with the lack of smoke ring. Weird deal IMO.

I get them at Restaurant Depot. I haven't found a big difference between Choice, Select but Angus seems to be marbled better.

Appears to be that the fire was a tad bit too hot early on in the process, just my personal opinion. Still looks good nonetheless my man

 

[joeywa]

Appears to be that the fire was a tad bit too hot early on in the process, just my personal opinion. Still looks good nonetheless my man

Thanks, I was discussing with MRambo and he thought it may have been the humidity, although this hasn't been an issue in the past. The fire never got above 325 at any point and that was only a few brief spikes when I added wood and didn't adjust the damper properly. Otherwise, it was in the lower 30s, (above freezing,) and foggy throughout last night and this morning and maintaining a consistent temp was not a problem.

To tell the truth, it's what I love about smoking; it's not an exact science. Every smoke is different in its own way. I'll take your observation and watch for that next time around. Flavor is phenomenal; bark is great; tender, but not quite falling apart.

Thanks again for the input.

 

[chornovisor]

Thanks, I was discussing with MRambo and he thought it may have been the humidity, although this hasn't been an issue in the past. The fire never got above 325 at any point and that was only a few brief spikes when I added wood and didn't adjust the damper properly. Otherwise, it was in the lower 30s, (above freezing,) and foggy throughout last night and this morning and maintaining a consistent temp was not a problem.
To tell the truth, it's what I love about smoking; it's not an exact science. Every smoke is different in its own way. I'll take your observation and watch for that next time around. Flavor is phenomenal; bark is great; tender, but not quite falling apart.

Thanks again for the input.

I agree with dude. May have something to do with rub issues also. That said, I wish I had that whole batch here right now! It would be an ugly scene!

 

[Dude65]

I agree with dude. May have something to do with rub issues also. That said, I wish I had that whole batch here right now! It would be an ugly scene!

I'll second that, even though its 8 am I would bury my face in it right now!

 

[Brasky]

Damnit!! Now I'm starving all over again....

Joey has already made it quite clear that what I am about to say is not only blasphemy, or worse than beans in chili but treasonous. I am quite certain 100% of you will agree with him..........

inject the brisket with some beef broth prior to smoking.

Am I banned?

 

[Brasky]

by the way, maybe you weren't pleased with the smoke ring but that crust... mmmm.

 

[Darrell McPhaul]

I enjoy these posts more than I do breaking news. Don't know why, just do.

Thanks for sharing joeywa!