The pics are when I had cut the point and flat into 2 sections each parallel to the grain. I didn't slice until later.
Sorry for my amateur presentation. I am long ways from competition Q.
Boy you guys are a tough crowd.
:)
Ok, the show is over :)
Pulled it out of the cooler at 10:30 this morning and trimmed it up.
The bits of fat candy I ate while trimming were delicious.
The point is tender and juicy. The flat is a little dried out but still quite edible and tastes great.
I think I need to mod my pit with a...
Well, 12 hours later and the IT is 205F. Probe goes in like hot butter. I really thought it would take a lot longer for a 16.75 lb hunk of beef.
Wrapped it in foil and towels and stuffed it in the cooler.
Time to get some sleep and go to work on that tomorrow (might be some brisket hash for...
Boozer
Yes I am expecting to be working on it all night.
I assume about 20 hrs before chow time.
But I love brisket so I hope it turns out nice and is worth the effort.
Starting my first brisket today.
Starting with 16.76lb choice brisket (it's a monster)
Made a rub from
1 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup smoked paprika(because that's what I had)
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup granulated garlic powder
1/4 cup onion powder
Rubbed the beast down and now...
Thanks for the advice Bigwheel.
Definitely will let it go longer.
I did notice some areas were quite tender. I took it off at 185. Maybe should have waited until 195/200 like Vermin suggested.
Was not too salty (no salt in the rub)
But maybe ill skip the brine next time and just go with an...