Attempting smoked brisket tomorrow, need confidence boost

6d ago·1 min read

First time smoking a brisket. I've done ribs and chicken a bunch of times so I'm not totally lost, but I'm weirdly nervous about this one. Got a 12 pounder sitting in my fridge right now. Planning to smoke it low and slow, maybe 225 degrees for like 15 hours? Trimming the fat cap tonight. Anyone else get anxious before their first brisket or is that just me? Also if it comes out bad the family is still eating it right? It's meat, it's gonna be edible at worst.

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RRichardRegular5d ago

You got this! The fact that you've done ribs and chicken means you understand the temp management which is the hardest part. Brisket is just a longer cook. Keep that smoke steady and don't mess with it too much.

BBrandonRegular6d ago

First brisket is always nerve wracking but honestly if you nailed ribs you're already past the mental hurdle. What kind of smoker are you using?

DDerek M.Regular6d ago

12 pounder is solid for a first timer. My advice: set it and forget it, grab some coffee, and trust the process. The nervousness is normal but you've already got the skills, just a longer cook.

TTravis N.Regular6d ago

You got this! If you can nail ribs you're already halfway there. Brisket just takes patience and a meat thermometer, honestly the hardest part is not opening the smoker every 20 minutes to check on it.

CCarl D.Regular6d ago

Dude, I totally get being nervous about something new. But remember, even if it's not perfect, it's still gonna be delicious smoked meat that you made with your hands. That's a win in my book.

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RRonRegular5d ago

Honestly the confidence boost you need is just knowing that even if it's not perfect, your family will be stoked you made the effort. That's half the battle right there.