Never done this before. Got an old grill I'm converting to a smoker. Planning to do it next Saturday morning and have a bunch of neighbors over. Should I go offset firebox style or just use the grill with a drip pan? Also how long are we talking, like 10-12 hours? Don't want to mess this up in front of people. Any experienced guys have a preferred method?
First timer here too. Get a good meat thermometer, don't mess with it too much once it's on, and low and slow is the whole game. Brisket's forgiving if you don't panic.
Bold move inviting neighbors over for your first attempt! I'd say practice your temp control the night before if you can, and definitely have a backup plan if something goes sideways.
That's awesome man, converting an old grill is a solid move. My advice is start with a lower temp than you think and give yourself way more time than the recipe says. Nothing worse than rushing a brisket.
This is such a cool neighborhood move. Make sure you're monitoring that temp constantly in the beginning so you don't have any surprises when your neighbors show up hungry.
One of those projects where the process is almost as good as the result. You're gonna learn a lot. Have fun with it and don't stress if it's not perfect.
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This is on my list too. How long are you planning to go for? I've heard anything from 12 to 18 hours depending on the setup.