First Smoke Rings

[Oak Smoke]

My butcher paper wraps weren't as good as I wanted. I now use enough paper to cover all the brisket 2 layers thick and tie it with butchers twine. When ready to go to the faux cambro I wrap the whole thing, paper and all in foil. I want all those juices trapped against the meat. It saves a lot of mess and is working very well for me

[GrillGal22]

Thanks to everyone for the tips and compliments. It makes such perfect sense not to slice more than what’s gonna be consumed and I was like duh lol but never did it cross my mind so double duh lol. It was funny too because the stall on this particular brisket was a bit nerve wrecking because it was longer than the other two I had done. This particular brisket was choice that I bought at Wally World. I can already tell that I am gonna love this site and learn so much! I am definitely gonna take the tips and apply them to my next brisket. Thanks again everyone!!!!

[tdimond]

You found choice at Wally World? The ones that show up at my Wally World are select.

I'll snap up a prime from Costco in a hurry, though!

[RichieB]

I'm not going to add any value to this topic. But what I would like to suggest is maintain a cooking log of some sort. I use MH's. Here the link to download. It will help when looking back to what did and what did not work.

https://amazingribs.com/use-cooking-log-or-diary

[klflowers]

Oh yeah, I do have one tip. Make some of this:

https://amazingribs.com/tested-recipes/barbecue-sauce-recipes/texas-barbecue-juice

This stuff is very very good. Dip the slices in it or spoon it on as you serve.

[Steve R.]

+1 on the Texas mop sauce. It's a nice insurance policy in case the meat gets dry, and a tasty condiment if it doesn't.

[HouseHomey]

I’d eat that! Twice since you have extra slices. 😃

[Texas Larry]

Looks amazing! Congrats on the first rings!

[NapMaster]

Very nice job! Just get an oil can of St. Pauli Girl, grab that whole chunk and start gnawing cave man style. Oops, I fogot you had guest. Urp!! Looks awesome!

[SpeedyB]

Way to go. Looks might good