My 1st Brisket (sigh!)

I’ve never experienced the birth of a first child but I can’t believe it is any more gratifying than having you’re first brisket come out perfectly delicious! I’m definitely the father, but this was accomplished with a lot of handholding from our very own Dr. of Ribs, whose name I don’t believe needs to be mentioned.

Having successfully graduated from the Wiviott 5-step course (summa cum smoka I might add), it was time to finally tackle brisket, which I understand to be a bit more finicky to manage than pork. However, if one follows to the letter of the law the techniques spelled out on the Wiviott BBQ web site, perfect brisket is attainable every time.

My brisket was accompanied by a wonderful sauce from Stephen Pyles’ “New Tastes From Texas.” Fortunately, my worst fear wasn’t realized-an untimely visit from the fire department because of the smoke emanating from the Weber. Tahoe is a bit sensitive about that kind of stuff now!

The beginning of the adventure


Well seasoned


Nice setting for a smoke


Almost cooked-is it starting to look like daddy?


The beautiful baby

Congratulations Andy. Today, you are a man!

Andy,

Incredibly nice looking brisket, in particular for a first time.

By the way, I've been checking my mail and UPS delivery, tasting portion of the point has not arrived as of yet.

Enjoy,
Gary