Smoker Ideas, something between Ribs and a Brisket

Got my smoker going and the food is turning out descent.. smoked ribs and a beer can chicken quite well so far. I'm thinking of trying a brisket, but that seems intimidating with my limited smoker skillset/experience.

What's a good intermediate meat to experiment with between ribs and a brisket?

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Best Answer

If you want beef, try smoking chuck roasts ("chuckies"). If you want pork, try making pulled pork from pork shoulder. Both will produce nice results, but take less time than brisket.

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Can you smoke beef ribs and brisket together?

Shouldn't be a problem. They're very compatible, except for start time. Might need to add some more fuel in the a.m. to extend the cook time and you'll be adding a new heat sink with the fresh meat - that will suck up some heat. I still struggle some with briskets so I hope you'll get some good tips on that.

Can you smoke two different meats at the same time?

The short answer: Yes, it is possible to do and you can still turn out some delicious barbecue in the process. Whether you are smoking or barbecuing multiple pieces of the same type of meat or different types of meat, there are some things to keep in mind to make sure everything goes smoothly.

Can I smoke brisket and pork at the same time?

If you want to smoke beef brisket and pork at the same time, the trick is to select cuts that are roughly the same size. It also helps if you have a solid idea of how long each one usually takes to cook, assuming the temperature of your smoker remains stable.

Does Spritzing help bark?

Spritz Your Meat To Build BBQ Bark Layers Make sure there's no solid chunks in whatever you use so it doesn't clog up your bottle, and try to avoid anything that's exceedingly high in sugars that might burn at higher temperatures. Spritzing works a lot better than other methods of adding moisture during a cook.

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