Memphishusky Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Ok this was the first true test. The ribs were easy compared to this cook. Started with a 7.65 full packer brisket. Trimmed 1.5 lbs of fat off. Did a dry salt brine for 14 hours. The next morning I fired up the KK32 "501 Strauss" to 225 and then used Meathead's "Big Bad Beef" rub to lather up the meat. I used some Best of the West mesquite lump, but only about 5 or 6 pieces of the biggest pieces. I complimented those pieces with 4 chunks of pecan. Two of those pieces I wrapped in heavy foil but cut slits to expose the wood. At the 1.5 hour mark I dropped two more chunks of pecan in without foil. No more wood. Smoke was visible for about 3 , maybe 4 hours and then it was gone. Temps got up to 275, which was surprising. I think it was a mix of getting the KK to hot and not being able to back it down plus the fact it was 94 today and the KK was in the sun for the whole cook. I had planned on the cook lasting 6 to 6.5 hours......wrong. It took 9 to get the thickest parts to 190-ish. By this time it had been on for 9. A bit frustrated and needing to feed people, I pulled it and wrapped it in foil for 15 minutes. Cut and served. We served it with pinto beans that I had in the KK for the first two smokey hours (highly recommend), green chile hominy and a sweet Cole slaw. I threw a flour tortilla on mine. Every plate was cleaned so though I did not "nail it" it was thoroughly enjoyed. Here are some shots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyfish Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 I'm sure it tasted great. Briskets can be so temperamental thats its frustrating at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Kevin, your brisket looks verrrry good and dinner looks very rewarding also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjs Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Really nice first brisket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckreef Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Nice looking brisket. Reef's Bistro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ora Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 I've never done one but that sure makes me want to nicely done Outback Kamado Bar and Grill♨ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve M Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Looks like it turned out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted July 20, 2016 Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 Got that one under your belt. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
