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Hey Jayson I don’t think I do anything special. Typically I rub my brisket with soy sauce and Worcester sauce and then I apply my rub. With this brisket I decided I was going to try again to make the Peruvian spiced rub that I’ve done a few times before so I only rubbed it with soy sauce then I just make the rub. I go heavy on my rubs. Usually it’s 6 tbs of salt, 4 or 5 tbs black pepper, 2 tbs garlic powder this time around I did 4 tbs salt, 2 tbs lawrys seasoning, 4 tbs black pepper, 2 tbs garlic and about 3 or 4 tbs aji amarilo and 2 tbs aji panca cover it out it in the fridge overnight. Took it out last night and threw it on at 240 degrees and shut the lid for 7 hours. Around 7am I started spraying it with apple juice. Once every hour or so. I don’t typically wrap my brisket and I think that’s what gives me the great crust. I wrap my brisket in foil and then a towel and put it in the cooler after it’s done. I typically leave it for 2-4 hours minimum in the cooler to let the juices settle. So I basically just take my time and never rush it since I have such a big window before I serve the food. I did notice that once I abounded the butcher paper and just started smoking it all the way through unwrapped that my bark got thicker. Here’s a few photos the the initial rub, then a day later right before I threw it on last night one other note was I used the coffee char for the first time combined with a mesquite wood chunk and I sat outside in my tub all alone at 1am smelling the delicious aromas coming from the KK. I am really amazed at how little fuel was consumed during the 13 hour smoke. I can’t wait to eat this thing tonight

This won’t be cut open for another 4 hours but it’s looking good

@Aussie OraYou’re giving me inspiration for my cook tonight. It’s 1:30am and I’m smoking some brisket tonight gonna do some mashed potatoes. The bar has been set

@Aussie Ora that looks amazing mate. Nice work

Pizza night. Still progressing. Weird outcome though using Whole Foods bought pepperoni. Turned my pizza into a soggy pie. Won’t be buying those again from WF. Otherwise I’m happy with my pizza pie progress

He probably smells all your delicious cooking and that’s why he’s hanging around....

We call it Ahi. But it is yellowfin tuna. It’s abundant here especially in the summer. The salmon was wild CA King salmon also only available in summer but my local shop gets Mt. Cook New Zealand salmon regularly. I never ate fish till maybe 6 years ago but this plate and combo was a staple in my life especially as my wife and I try consciously to introduce good Omega 3s into in little daughters meals. Believe it or not but my girls love salmon from age 1. They crushed their plates last night

That’s looking real good basher. I cooked bacon on my griddle before it was sealed and got a few “color enhancements” on my concrete. Hopefully yours stays pristine. That stone looks real purty....

Mesquite smoked grilled king salmon with homemade pesto drizzle, quinoa w/onions, carrots and celery accompanied by sashimi of ahi over soy sauce with a drop of siracha. Last photo is girls plate believe it or not it’s been a favorite of both of them since they were 1. Prior to all the construction I cooked the salmon & quinoa at least 2x/wk got 1 lb of the tuna today straight from the boat $9.99/lb. I’ll be eating this sane plate over a few days as an appetizer

Have you ever done a breakfast pizza? That could be fun. I do breakfast burritos quite often and I make frittatas that I’m hoping to get on my KK soon, but at some point I may venture into breakfast pizzas....eggs, bacon, cheese.....possibly left over brisket with eggs.....you got me thinking now!

@Wingman505 nice smoke ring. Looks tasty

@tony b so many components all executed flawlessly. Well played sir

Celebrated Mother’s Day tonight with my mom and dad at a separate table 6ft away. Like my jump shot and golf game I’m committed to nailing this pizza thing. Cheese, veggie, couple Hawaiian couple pepperoni

Nailed it! That looks spectacular

Well that’s essentially why I remodeled my backyard so I could enjoy our good weather 9 or 10 months a year instead of 5 or 6

Snows not in the forecast

This one? That’s a pineapple guava tree

You mean this guy?

Morning mist photos. I think you’ll all appreciate the hidden storage behind the island, small but important feature

@tekobo thank you very much. Yes I am happy and I’m not going to lie it’s been a paradise being able to take my kids in the pool at the end of day to reward good behavior and then to be able to go out there at night and completely relax. It sucked for the first month of this quarantine when the girls couldn’t go outside because our yard was under construction but now I’m very fortunate I will most certainly show daylight pictures and progress of plants. The pineapple guavasa are alreday starting to flower and look super cool. I still have to plant my vegetable gardens and install the citrus and passion fruit. I also have to install music. I feel like I post too many pictures already as a newbie so I try to update big milestones. There a few more to go still till we’re done we’re in the process of picking furniture and getting ready to order Edison bulbs and candles for the patio/bbq island. I still have to install the passion fruit and orange and lime trees. But I also still have to get a new roof, install roof integrated solar, install 3 Tesla powerwalls, install 2 EV.chargers tent my house for termites, I then plant my citrus trees and passion fruit, plant my vegetable boxes. Then I will be done. ETA end of June. Major renovation

Outdoor lights were installed today. Construction is officially done. Still have to install patio lighting and outdoor furniture but close to done and functional celebrated with some vino and took my iPhone out for a spin. Got some cool shots

@Wingman505 @MacKenzie gave me this recipe and it’s served me well https://pin.it/4pdzASj

@MacKenzie I just read about 9 pages on this thread to catch up and now I’m starving. Gosh you make it look so easy truly inspiring

I think this be the best mine I’ve ever seen on this site. 😀 @Basher project looks fantastic. That rock wall turned out great and that cabinetry is looking fabulous. You must be excited. Great work

Thank you for all your advice. I have definitely decided to ditch this stupid sourdough starter I’ve been keeping and go all in on your NY crust recipe. While it wasn’t perfect this week it was damn good and 200% better than my initial attempt. A few more cooks and I should have it down. Your help has been immense and my girls thank you