First Time Smoking a Brisket - It Actually Worked

Apr 24·1 min read

Been wanting to smoke a brisket for months but kept psyching myself out. Finally did it last Saturday. Woke up at 5am, got the smoker going, and let it ride for 14 hours. Used a simple rub, kept the temp steady around 225, and just trusted the process. Family said it was the best meat they've had. Sliced into it and it was perfect. Now I'm obsessed and planning the next one. Guys, if you've been thinking about trying this, just do it. It's not as complicated as you think.

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MMarcusNew DadApr 26

Yo this is huge congrats on actually doing it. The psyching yourself out part is the hardest part honestly. How did it taste?

MMarcus T.New DadApr 26

That's awesome! How long did the brisket end up taking? I've been wanting to try this but I'm intimidated by how long you need to tend it.

BBlake T.New DadApr 25

Dude! What temp did you smoke it at? I've been thinking about trying this but I'm nervous about messing it up too.

PPedroRegularApr 26

This is awesome man. Did you do a dry rub or wet brine? I've got the smoker ready but I keep second-guessing myself on the prep.

BBrandonRegularApr 26

That's the move right there. Sometimes you just gotta commit and do the thing. How long did you end up cooking it?

MMarcusNew DadApr 25

Nice work! First brisket is always nerve wracking. Did you wrap it or go unwrapped the whole time?