Been watching videos all week and I'm nervous about this. Gonna start at like 10pm tonight to have it ready for lunch tomorrow. Got a 12 pounder and got my smoker all prepped. Wish me luck fellas. Will report back with how it turns out.
Videos are great but honestly the best part is just doing it. You're gonna learn way more from messing it up once than from watching ten tutorials. Even if it's not perfect tomorrow, it'll still taste pretty good.
That's dedication starting at 10pm. I tried smoking a brisket once and got impatient around hour 8. Total disaster. How long are you planning to let it go? And please tell me you're using a meat thermometer and not just guessing.
You're gonna do great! KC native here and I've smoked plenty of briskets. The overnight cook is rough but worth it - just resist the urge to open that smoker every 20 minutes. Low and slow is your friend.
12 pounder is solid for your first time. My advice: trust the process and don't panic if it seems to stall around the 6-7 hour mark, that's totally normal. You got this!
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Starting at 10pm is rough but smart. Keep that smoker at like 225 and don't peek too much. The hardest part is just being patient and letting it do its thing. First one's always nerve wracking but you've got this.