Several months has passed since I last used my Meco charcoal water smoker and grill for smoking meat. I occasionally used it for grilling and it works great for BBQ. I was planning to try to smoke a beef brisket. And since the price of a beef brisket is not cheap, I wanted to make sure that it will not go to waste. I learned that I needed another tool to help me in my quest. A wireless thermometer would help me keep track of the temperature inside the smoker and the temperature of the meat while its cooking without taking the lid off.
I also searched the internet for tips and watched some videos to help me get the most flavor out of my brisket. I bought a Kingsford long burning charcoal and two types of wood for smoking a Charbroil Mesquite wood chunk and barbeque wood for flavor: Apple wood chips. I got all of this from True Value except the thermometer which I got from Lazada that took 3 weeks to arrived.
There are a lot of techniques for smoking. Now I am not an expert. I am just a guy trying something new and just going with it and learning along the way. Besides there is a lot of videos and blogs from expert about smoking in the internet so I will let them do the talking.
The Brisket came from a local grocery store here. I also found a local charcoal manufacturer that sells an ecofriendly charcoal that works really great and does not cost as much as the Kingsford.
Having the wireless thermometer was very convenient since I can monitor the temperature from a distance. Monitoring the temp. is very important when smoking because you have to maintain the exact temperature to achieve a perfect brisket.
The result was a beautiful smoke ring on my brisket. We sliced it up and had a beef soft taco and shared it with our extended family. It was a great experience for me, it was worth all the trouble. I learned a lot specially in smoking beef. Next time I will try a different method and try to find another source of quality beef.
Till next time keep on smoking.
candy says
December 4, 2018 at 10:40 pmNow this looks like something my husband would enjoy having when he grills out. We have never used anything like this before, so I think he would like using this for grilling.
Jeanette says
December 5, 2018 at 12:00 amI LOVE smoked food! It make my mouth water just thinking about it! This thermometer is a perfect gift for the hubby! I can’t wait ti get this for him.
Melanie says
December 5, 2018 at 12:42 amMy husband would definitely enjoy this, and so would I! I will have to show him this recipe when he gets home later.
Tasheena says
December 5, 2018 at 12:50 amThis recipe looks mouthwatering! I would love to try and make this for my family. I hope my recipe turns out as yummy as yours looks.
Melissa Chapman says
December 5, 2018 at 12:50 amYou did anamazing job cooking that brisket. I know anyone who loves a great piece of meat well cooked would love this the way it looks and the way it was prepared.
Amber Myers says
December 5, 2018 at 1:05 amI’m sure my husband will like this. He enjoys grilling. I just LOVE brisket. We need to grill some for sure.
Tomi C says
December 5, 2018 at 1:35 amThat smoke ring has me craving a slice of brisket. Love the tech on that thermometer. That would make a great gift for my husband who is the Chief Master of the Grill in our home.
Jenn@Engineermommy says
December 5, 2018 at 5:17 amThat smoked brisket looks delicious.l The thermometer looks like a great tool for any serious barbecuer/smoker.
Pam says
December 5, 2018 at 7:22 amThis looks like a meal that everyone in my family would love. I think I need to invest in one of those thermometers for the grill masters in our family too!
Alan @ MorePassportStamps.com says
December 5, 2018 at 9:00 amLooks lovely! I hope there’s a vegan version one day 🙂
Heather says
December 5, 2018 at 9:07 amMy husband would love a smoker! I don’t eat meat anymore, but it would be hard to resist if it was smoked. Just saying…
Shaliece Felder says
December 5, 2018 at 9:57 pmThis smoked brisket looks juicy & mouthwatering. Hubby just got a new grill so this thermometer would be a great gift.
Terri Steffes says
December 5, 2018 at 10:34 pmA good smoked brisket is an awe-inspiring thing. We have a big green egg and my husband smokes a brisket and a pork loin every week. Yes, we are spoiled.
Teresa says
December 6, 2018 at 12:20 amI have yet to master smoking meat. My brother does this so amazing, but I think I need to step up and get a to figuring this one out! This looks so delicious
Melissa says
December 6, 2018 at 2:54 amWe love Beef Brisket for the holidays! I have never smoked it before though. Now that I see your post I am going to have to give it a try!
Lisa Favre says
December 6, 2018 at 3:11 amI have never attempted to make my own brisket before but you’ve totally inspired me! Yours looks like it turned out perfect.
Kasey says
December 6, 2018 at 10:03 amThat brisket looks delicious! We haven’t tried smoking yet, but we are wanting to try! I love the idea of the thermometer. I will have to look at getting one for Spring.
ricci says
December 6, 2018 at 10:14 amI have always been intimidated by smokers in the past but this one looks fairly simple to use! I may have to get one and try it out for myself!