Hi - I just bought my first smoker yesterday...an MES 40. I preseasoned it this morning and put my first brisket in at 10. I have no idea what I'm doing, but I'm going to enjoy learning!
I have a couple of questions. (well...actually I have a million questions, but I'll start with a few...)
1. Should I put liquid in the liquid pan? If so, what should I put in there?
2. I've put the brisket in, coated in dry rub, and it's in a roasting pan. I"m going to put a rack of spare ribs in later today. Should I put the ribs in a pan, or directly on the rack?
3. My brisket is about 7.25 lbs. About how long do you think I should cook it? Should I do the foil wrap method with brisket? I'm going to try the 3-2-1 method for the ribs, but I'm not sure what to do with the brisket.
Sorry for the silly newbie questions, but I'm really new at this. I'm really excited to learn!
Thanks for your help.
Cvaglica, Austin, Texas
I have a couple of questions. (well...actually I have a million questions, but I'll start with a few...)
1. Should I put liquid in the liquid pan? If so, what should I put in there?
2. I've put the brisket in, coated in dry rub, and it's in a roasting pan. I"m going to put a rack of spare ribs in later today. Should I put the ribs in a pan, or directly on the rack?
3. My brisket is about 7.25 lbs. About how long do you think I should cook it? Should I do the foil wrap method with brisket? I'm going to try the 3-2-1 method for the ribs, but I'm not sure what to do with the brisket.
Sorry for the silly newbie questions, but I'm really new at this. I'm really excited to learn!
Thanks for your help.
Cvaglica, Austin, Texas