Hello all! Newbie here, and in fact, today is our first day using our first-ever smoker! (40" MES). We had an awesome prime rib turn out today, and a juicy pork tenderloin. However, our beef brisket was a bit of a bummer. It tasted ok, but was fairly chewy, and much more done (brown) than I would have expected for the temp.
It is only a 3-pounder, so I know that is a bit small. We had it at 225 for a total of 4 hours. When it stalled at 159, we wrapped it in foil and put it back in for an hour. After we unwrapped it, the temp probe said it was 178 degrees. I had planned on it needing to go in again after the wrap, but being at 178 already, we took it out & let it rest for 15 minutes. The temp rose to 180 while resting.
It was very juicy and had good flavor, but I expected much more pink. Is my goal temp just off? I don't get it. :-(
Tagging my hubby...... (the guy I blame when stuff doesn't turn out any other day of the week). Haha. :-)
@funnychunkyguy
It is only a 3-pounder, so I know that is a bit small. We had it at 225 for a total of 4 hours. When it stalled at 159, we wrapped it in foil and put it back in for an hour. After we unwrapped it, the temp probe said it was 178 degrees. I had planned on it needing to go in again after the wrap, but being at 178 already, we took it out & let it rest for 15 minutes. The temp rose to 180 while resting.
It was very juicy and had good flavor, but I expected much more pink. Is my goal temp just off? I don't get it. :-(
Tagging my hubby...... (the guy I blame when stuff doesn't turn out any other day of the week). Haha. :-)
@funnychunkyguy