2nd brisket wtih Q view - getting better with setting up the charcoal

[fireman00]

I've got a Wal-mart special upright smoker with a couple of mods, made a burn pot with 1/2" steel grate for better burning and am using sand in the water pan.  First brisket was tasty but not tender enough - had issues with keeping the temps from jumping around.  First set of ribs (2-2-1) were wat over-cooked. Second batch of ribs was better (2-1-1).  

Here' my second attempt at brisket: 

While waiting for smoker to heat up I pulled the brisket out, let it come to room temp then coated it with mustard and rub.

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• fireman00
• Jul 28, 2013

After 7 hours at about 250 degrees

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• fireman00
• Jul 28, 2013

After resting for 30 minutes.  Tender and tasty. 

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• fireman00
• Jul 28, 2013

 

[daveomak]

Looks good......   Glad you are getting your smoker figured out....    

 ....

Dave

 

[smokinhusker]

Looks good! You'll get better each and every time figuring out the smoker. 

 

[kandl]

That looks great nice job!  Maintaining the temp in these cheap charcoal smokers is sometimes a PITA.  I have gotten mine figured out and can hold it pretty steady now, but I still don't get to far away from it.

 

[seenred]

Looks great...nicely done!

Red

 

[comosmoker]

Nice!  

     

 

[turnandburn]

looks good. love me some brisket. thanks for sharing.