Followed a YouTube guide for like 3 hours on the smoker last Sunday. Temp control, wrapping at the stall, the whole nine yards. Ngl I was skeptical the whole time but when we cut into it at dinner everyone went silent for like 10 seconds. Then my 11-year-old said "Dad this is better than that place in Austin." That's the kind of validation that makes all those hours worth it lol
The YouTube guide grilling thing hits different because you did research and it actually paid off. Most people just wing it and end up with dry meat. Your family eating in silence means you really nailed it though.
That 10-second silence after cutting into good brisket is its own validation. Better than any review. Your 11yo doesn't usually say stuff like that casually.
That moment of silence when they eat the good thing and realize it's actually incredible is peak parenting. Your 11yo gave you the ultimate compliment. Brisket is legit hard to do right so nailing it on the first try is solid.
The YouTube obsession actually paying off. Respect. Was it on a regular grill or actual smoker?
The 3-hour smoker thing with actual temperature management is not easy and most people skip steps. Well done honestly.
3 hours of temp management and wrapping and you actually nailed it. That's the level of focus that dad-projects require. How'd the rest of the family react?
Did you save the recipe/temps? Because if you got a result good enough to compare favorably to a restaurant, you need to be able to replicate it.
That moment when the thing you were skeptical about actually works and everyone notices? Chef's kiss Literally no better validation than your kid's honest reaction.
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Are you going to make it again or was that a one-time thing? Because if your 11yo is comparing it favorably to restaurant brisket, you might have a new skill.