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July 27, 2002
Brisket - First Attempt

Brisket:
From Hy-Vee. Unseasoned, from the butcher.

Dry Rub:
None

Sauce:
I modified the sauce from ribs last time

1 tbsp. Seasoned salt
1 tbsp. Chili Powder
1 tbsp. Cumin
1 tbsp. Curry
1 tbsp. Paprika
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Mace
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
2 cups Catsup
1/2 cup Vinegar
1 tbsp. Honey
1/4 cup Molasses
1 tsp. Cholula Hot Sauce
1 tsp. Sriracha Hot Sauce
1/2 tsp. Liquid Smoke
1 tsp. Hot Dijon Mustard
Juice from 1/2 lemon

I reduced the amount of molasses, but I don't think it's necessary at all. Other than that, it came out pretty good, if a bit hot.

Equipment:
Char-Broil H20 Smoker (The Red One)
Kingsford Match-Light charcoal (to start)
Kingsford regular charcoal (for adding)
New Braunfels Mesquite Wood Chunks

Outside Conditions:
80-90° F., a bit of wind.
It's warm enough to have the smoker on the porch now.

Cooking Process:
I lit the charcoal at around 10:00AM, and the brisket went on at 10:30. I really though I used enough charcoal to light, but the temperature never really got up. I added a bunch more charcoal, and as of around noon it's ideal. I'm adding wet hickory chunks every hour or so.

Just took it out at 5:40.

Results:
Tough and stringy. Temperature was a problem again, but I think mostly due to poor monitoring. I let the coals die down again. I definitely didn't use enough charcoal to start it, again. Next time, add what you think is more then add a bit more after that. I'd say keep the pan full 2/3 of the way up. I also cooked on the top grill rather than directly over the water pan. Next time, either wrap in foil or put on the lower grill, closer to the steam pan.

Posted by Ryan Olson at July 27, 2002 12:42 PM
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