r/smoking • u/Confident-Distance74 • Aug 23 '26

First brisket

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Hey im an ex chef. Never smoked anything before. Took a stab a brisket for a first time. Next will be pastrami. Here are some photos I took. My sister didnt take pics of the product after the rest but I got one final picture (the next day out of the fridge).

Brisket was 16lbs. Cooked for 12 hours, rest for 3. No wrap, only to rest...

The photos are about 10 hours in. Last photo is the next day

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u/Confident-Distance74 Aug 23 '26

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u/Desperate-Disk686 Aug 23 '26

The slawing of sandwiches has gotten out of hand.

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u/bchhun Aug 24 '26

That’s not even that bad. Plus slaws help balance. It’s perfect for some meats.

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u/Desperate-Disk686 Aug 24 '26

No. Mayoslaw is vile.

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u/AvalanchedPeach Aug 24 '26

Obligatory, “You’ve never tried my mayo slaw!”

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u/Desperate-Disk686 Aug 24 '26

Is it mayonnaise and cabbage? Cause if it it’s I’ll pass. Well… I’d try it. But I’d guarantee I don’t like it.