I need to get a good digital thermometer w/probe. I dont wanna break the bank but dont mind spending what it takes to get a good one. Any suggestions?
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Originally posted by eastex56 View PostI need to get a good digital thermometer w/probe. I dont wanna break the bank but dont mind spending what it takes to get a good one. Any suggestions?
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There's a whole lot of fail in this thread. You don't cook a brisket to 140, 165, or any other such nonsense. Unless you like chewy brisket. This isn't t-bone steak!
The minimum internal temp should be 195, unless you are doing a competition and have to make your slices look good. I prefer fall apart brisket, so I smoke until 200-202. Rest is key, as well.
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Originally posted by eastex56 View PostI need to get a good digital thermometer w/probe. I dont wanna break the bank but dont mind spending what it takes to get a good one. Any suggestions?
I had the Maverick ET732 suggested to me because it had a wireless receiver you can carry with you that gives you smoker and meat temps.....as well as time. I paid $59 shipped to my door at Amazon.com. I like it.
If I am smoking by myself on the back porch, I can come in the house during the hottest part of the day and watch the temps while I catch a game or just sit in the recliner/AC. It will also alarm me, should I fall asleep, if my smoker temps drop to a certain level or if my meat gets to the target.
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i never do my briskets fat side down nor will i ever put it in a foil pan and Q it like that....i put mine on fat side up and keep the temp between 180-200 and never absolutely never flip them...been doing this almost 20 years and no complaints at all....when my briskets are done i wrap them in foil and place them in a cooler up until the time they need to be sliced and have never had roast like consistensy....got a lot of people started doing briskets it aint that dang hard...also if your brisket is drying out youre using to much heat or your brisket is to close to your fire or fire box...just my 2 cents on the matter
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Originally posted by Mopar View Posta couple of question about the wood chips. With an offest box, do you guys/gals put the chips in a smoker box on the grate above the fire or directly on the coals? Should I soak the chips first?
Either way, you put it directly on the coals. No need for a grate above the fire unless you're grilling something.
If you soak wood overnight, it will smoke better for sure.
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