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

[smokin fool]

Try adding brown sugar and or white sugar to the rub you are using may help caramelize into the meteorite your looking for
Honestly a mahogany colour is more than adequate if the meat is cooked but most strive for meteorite

[GirlpoweredBBQ]

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

It tasted amazing, so... I decided to just stop worrying about it! 😊

[GirlpoweredBBQ]

Try adding brown sugar and or white sugar to the rub you are using may help caramelize into the meteorite your looking for
Honestly a mahogany colour is more than adequate if the meat is cooked but most strive for meteorite

Makes sense about the sugar! Yes, I think I've decided to stop worrying about it, because it was delicious! ☺

[Steve R.]

If you're REALLY wanting a nice black bark for cosmetic reasons, I don't think you can go wrong with this. I have even tried adding a little food grade activated charcoal to my existing rubs, and it does work without changing the flavor at all.

[BFlynn]

I saw hardcore carnivore black at the store last week and wondered about it.

You like it?

[Steve R.]

BFlynn, it's fine. I think I was more intrigued by the use of activated charcoal as an ingredient than anything.