My first briskets

[irishteabear]

Some husbands bring home flowers. Mine brings home meat.

Dan came home with two briskets the other day. They are both just under 4 lbs. I thought about searing one of them, but the propane tank is empty and the other one is buried in the garage somewhere.

So, instead I decided to do one with mustard and rub, the other one just has rub on it.

Fat side:


Other side:


Top one has mustard and rub, bottom one without mustard:


I'm smoking them with mesquite to start and finishing with oak at about 230o.

[Slanted88]

Nice start sister! Looking forward to the finish!

[grothe]

Lookin good Dawn....be waitin for the final pics

[Rio_Grande]

Hmm,,, Will comment when I confirm the dog didn't get them :)

[irishteabear]

Hmm,,, Will comment when I confirm the dog didn't get them :)

Wise guy. We don't have a dog and the neighbor's dog is inside their house for the day.

[DDave]

Mmmm . . . brisket . . .

Keep us posted.

Dave

[Capt Dan]

Looks like a plan, what did ya rub them with. It won't hurt a thing if you want to smoke them hotter, say 245-250!

Hope the smoke treats the briskets well.

[irishteabear]

Looks like a plan, what did ya rub them with. It won't hurt a thing if you want to smoke them hotter, say 245-250!

Hope the smoke treats the briskets well.

I used Jeff's rub with a little extra heat. I'm using your brisket mop when it's time. I'll see how they're doing in a couple more hours. I'm in no hurry. If they're done in time for dinner, that's great. If not, I've got a backup plan in place already.

[ganny76]

Looks delicious. Cant wait to see the finished product.

[Capt Dan]

I used Jeff's rub with a little extra heat. I'm using your brisket mop when it's time. I'll see how they're doing in a couple more hours. I'm in no hurry. If they're done in time for dinner, that's great. If not, I've got a backup plan in place already.

sounds like a good combo, I have never used Jeff's rub on beef, should be good.

[curious aardvark]

I've got a backup plan in place already.

store brought brats - me I'd wait for the beef :-)

[irishteabear]

Update



The one on the bottom is at 165 and the one on top is at 156. It smells really good outside.

[grothe]

Oh Yea!!!

[sweet_magnolia]

Looking good, Dawn!

[Capt Dan]

yep, thats lookin right on track!