My neighbor's brisket went from shoe leather to perfect in just two months

He used to cook everything at 350 degrees for three hours, no matter what. After watching a YouTube video from a Texas pitmaster, he bought a simple probe thermometer and started smoking at 225. The first time he tried it, he called me over and said, 'I think I finally get it.' The difference was night and day. Has anyone else had a friend make a huge leap like that after one simple change?

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emma_hayes802d ago

Oh man, that reminds me of my first time trying to smoke a pork shoulder. I was so proud of it, but when I tried to pull it, nothing moved. I'd basically made a doorstop. A really expensive, spicy doorstop. Getting a simple thermometer was the game changer for me too. It's wild how one little tool can make you feel like you actually know what you're doing.

reese_fox2d ago

Okay but "game changer" feels like a lot for a thermometer. Like @emma_hayes80 I get it helps, but it's just a hunk of meat in the end. People act like smoking is some exact science you need a million tools for. My grandad did it for years by just looking at the dang thing. Maybe we're overthinking a piece of pork.