My smoker almost ruined a 40 pound brisket order for a wedding in Dallas

Was catering my cousin's wedding last month. The firebox door on my offset smoker warped overnight. Temp dropped to 180. Panicked. Wrapped the brisket in foil, cranked the charcoal chimney, and shoved it right into the main chamber to get heat back fast. It worked, but man, that was a close one. Anyone else ever have a smoker fail on a big, important cook?

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tyler_mason2926d ago

That foil wrap probably saved the whole cook.

simon_sanchez581d ago

Nah, I've had way better bark when I skip the wrap entirely.

piperh1926d ago

My old pellet grill's controller died right before a big family reunion! I had to finish three pork butts in the kitchen oven. Always have a backup plan now.