Well as a New Englander even the 6th best brisket in KC is will put whatever options I have to shame
I'll come back with pics and impressions tonight :)
Well as a New Englander even the 6th best brisket in KC is will put whatever options I have to shame
I started Hello Fresh and learned how to cook during covid.
Fellas, I now know how to make a mean enchilada and I know how to make a wicked grilled chicken. I can't believe the skills I've picked up these past couple months
Well as a New Englander even the 6th best brisket in KC is will put whatever options I have to shame
Ended up turning out pretty decent. 11lbs brisket trimmed up to about 10lbs after a fat shave and some shaping. Total smoke was almost eight hours exactly - started at about 290 degrees for the first hour, and then a really consistent ~248-252 for the next seven. 90 minute rest after. Smoked on briquette charcoals and full log hickory. Bathed in thick apple cider juice and extra cinnamon at the half way point.
Pulled apart easily. Lots of smoke flavor. Disappointing smoke ring and the bark was pretty shallow and soft in some parts. Probably should have trimmed off more fat, too - some of it struggled to render even if I felt I was being very liberal with my knife. I'd save overall, it was like... a 7/10? The burnt ends were perfect, which elevates my score even if there were only a handful. The leaner meat was a smidgen dry if I'm being honest, and I was scared I'd overdue the rub but I think I should have used more... hindsight is 20/20. I'm content as a complete amateur.