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Z-Grills Pellet Smoker: Brisket Doesn't Get Black on the Outside

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    Z-Grills Pellet Smoker: Brisket Doesn't Get Black on the Outside

    Hello, everyone! Long time no see! I have a new Z-Grills smoker (Traeger knockoff) and it's so amazing. I love it so much and am glad to no longer be wrestling with charcoal (I'm just too lazy).

    Anyway, I've been so impressed with this smoker and everything tastes delicious! However, I've noticed that I never get that black bark on the outside of my briskets. It's decent bark and there's a beautiful smoke ring. But it just gets this beautiful rich amber color.

    Being used to a charcoal smoker, this is really unusual to me. But maybe it's normal? I've seen videos of people with similar smokers and their briskets are black.

    I'm smoking at 225 and cooking to 202 F. So, it's not like it's in there for a short time or anything.

    Anyone have thoughts on this?

    Thanks! Hope you're eating a lot of great BBQ this summer (since we can't really do much else!)

    #2
    What are your seasonings? That can have an effect.

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      #3
      Actually, I'm using Meathead's Big Bad Beef rub. I always used the same one on the charcoal smoker.

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        #4
        You might try Jerods trifecta rub....

        So I made a big batch, but realized I needed to scale it down. The scaled down version in (parentheses) I think is 1/8 of the original, or close to it. :) This is a system; 1. Dry


        But really, if it tastes good, I don't care what color bark is.
        Last edited by BFlynn; July 25, 2020, 06:50 PM.

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          #5
          Maybe I shouldn't worry about it....? I'm just trying to decide whether or not to feel inadequate....LOL

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            #6
            Try Oakidge BBQ Carne Crosta. I have used it on briskets on my Yoder and they look like meteorites when they are done.
            https://www.atbbq.com/sauces-and-rub...house-rub.html

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            • ofelles
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              Smoking77 I have used that and like it very much also.

            • Bkhuna
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              That is tasty stuff.

            • MTurney
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              GirlpoweredBBQ I completely agree with ofelles. If you’re going after bark then Carne Crosta is the way to go. I tried it on a rack of plate ribs a few months ago and have been hooked ever since. Glad you like the new pit!

            #7
            That's what I'm looking for, ofelles ! What smoker are you cooking on? I'm gonna post a pic in about 30 minutes. It looks gorgeous. It's just not meteoric. That rub sounds outstanding!
            Last edited by GirlpoweredBBQ; July 25, 2020, 08:27 PM.

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            • ofelles
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              That one was done in my Yoder YS640. Yes it is a tasty rub with coffee in it . I have used it on briskets, Tri tips, and rib eyes. All came out looking and tasting good. Troutman recommended it to me.
              I have done a few butts in my cabinet using Hank's Royal and gotten similar results.

            #8
            This time it came out darker... And I'm not even sure why! It was pretty beautiful. Throwing in a bonus ribs pic.
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              #9
              Are wrapping? If so, foil or paper and at what temp?

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                #10
                OMG. How you doing? I, we’ve missed you Briana.
                So glad you’re back. 👊👊
                ❤️
                Last edited by Steve B; July 25, 2020, 11:06 PM.

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                  #11
                  SteveB !!!! Hello! All is well. I moved to the beach and now I have a new smoker. I mean, what else are we gonna do with the time?

                  How are you? ☺️

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                  • Steve B
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                    I’m great. I think 🤔😁
                    Glad to hear you’re well. And living by the beach. Sooo jealous.
                    Still got your kettle? Ya gotta show it some love now and than. 🥰😂

                  #12
                  Red Man I did not wrap this one. I tried wrapping the last one in butcher paper at about 170 F. It came out well. This time I didn't wrap, in pursuit of firmer bark. Also this time I dry brined. Not sure if I will do that again.

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                    #13
                    Not wrapping will definitely help with darker, harder bark. Are you using a water pan? Spritzing?

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                      #14
                      No water pan Red Man. Not spritzing. Steve B , I haven't. I am so lazy about that, because it takes so much care and feeding and cleanup! My kid wants my WSM. I shall not be giving him the kettle, tho. Gotta keep it and the Slow N Sear for the apocalypse, when there's no propane or electricity!

                      What have you been cooking this summer?
                      Last edited by GirlpoweredBBQ; July 26, 2020, 11:04 AM.

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                        #15
                        Well it sounds you’re doing everything you can to get more bark. Must just be the cooker.

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