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  • #1 by pmillen on 28 Apr 2024
  • My MAK 2-Star was set at 200°F but ran crazy through the night due to pilot error (I think).  I forgot to put the cap over the burn pot the last time I cleaned it and I didn't clean it after smoking a meat loaf so it may have been a bit too dirty.  What should have been a 12-hour smoke turned out to be only 9 hours.  I wrapped it in foil with beef consommé and put it into the kitchen oven, and then I had to hold it FTCd a bit longer than usual.  The result was a brisket that is so dry it sucks all of the moisture out of my mouth like a sponge.

    Here's a temperature plot from 9:00PM to 6:00AM the next morning–



    I was up three times during the night monitoring the internal temperature.  When it hit 160°F I pulled it to wrap.

    So—it's super dry.  What do you suggest I do to get it to absorb moisture?

  • #2 by Kristin Meredith on 29 Apr 2024
  • I am not sure you can get it to absorb moisture at this point, but you may want to try covering in beef broth on a very low simmer.  Your better bet might be to chop it up, add bbq sauce (maybe thinned a bit) for bbq beef sandwiches or cube and use in a beef stew.
  • #3 by Kristin Meredith on 29 Apr 2024
  • #4 by BigDave83 on 29 Apr 2024
  • I think I would try steaming it or at least cut a portion off and try that.
  • #5 by Bar-B-Lew on 29 Apr 2024
  • I am not sure you can get it to absorb moisture at this point, but you may want to try covering in beef broth on a very low simmer.  Your better bet might be to chop it up, add bbq sauce (maybe thinned a bit) for bbq beef sandwiches or cube and use in a beef stew.

    I agree with this and will throw use it in chili as another option
  • #6 by Bentley on 29 Apr 2024
  • My vote is BBQ Beef sandwich...oh so good if the right sauce and amounts are used!
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