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NFT: Brisket on the PBC

DC Gmen Fan : 8/16/2017 10:38 am

Anyone here done a brisket on the PBC? I'm not asking for advice on doing it on a Weber, Charbroil, etc...just a PBC. I've never done one before and was hoping for some wisdom. (expected price, best marinade, where to get it, how to trim it, cook time, wrap/no wrap, etc.)

Thanks BBI

What's a PBC?

RinR : 8/16/2017 10:50 am : link

Google says its Primary Biliary Cirrhosis.

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26.2 : 8/16/2017 10:55 am : link

Pit Barrel Cooker?

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26.2 : 8/16/2017 10:56 am : link

Video right from the source.
Link - ( New Window )

Are the instructions going to be materially different?

jcn56 : 8/16/2017 10:59 am : link

I'm curious - does the PBC do something differently from other smokers that it would have a unique set of instructions for cooking something as common as a brisket?

I've done briskets in pellet smokers, wood smokers, bullet smokers - same basic drill every time, I would think the PBC which is basically an ugly drum smoker in commercial form would be no different.

PBC

DC Gmen Fan : 8/16/2017 11:04 am : link

tends to cook at higher temps.

I guess I'm more interested in peoples experiences with prepping and with cook times. as well as post cook (wrapping/towels/etc)

I have a PBC

NYGIANTS86 : 8/16/2017 11:38 am : link

Love mine, trim fat, but not to much, since the fat drips into the coals it will help keep moisture and flavor in there. I use dry rubs.

Drop some wood chips/chunks in when you put the meat in and just let it to it's magic. Also, I wrap, but if you are in a rush you might not need to.

Yes

Mark from Jersey : 8/16/2017 12:02 pm : link

Once and it came out great. I used ginger ale after wrapping it in the foil. Follow the website instructions and you should be good to go.

Also

NYGIANTS86 : 8/16/2017 1:43 pm : link

make sure you hook it right. You would hate to lose your brisket into your coals. (web site/YouTube is the standard)

Yes - I've done it twice

gidiefor : Mod : 8/16/2017 10:11 pm : link

it was awesome both times -- just follow the video -- it's idiot proof

NYGIANTS86 : 8/17/2017 10:49 am : link

did you do the cook, or is this a weekend cook?

Also, pictures or it didn't happen :-)