How to Smoke Brisket in the Weber Kettle for Beginners
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Smoking brisket can be quite intimidating, but follow these tips, tricks and techniques and you'll be impressing your guests and leaving them wanting to learn how to smoke brisket too and YOU'LL be able to teach them! This is smoked brisket made easy for beginners!
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Just a couple of things I didn't mention in the video (there's so much to smoking brisket, I always forget something!). Brisket can feel ready and be probing nicely anywhere from 195F internal all the way up to 215F. I've had them ready at both ends of the scale, it just depends on the brisket, how thick it is, the fat content and many other variables! So go by feel and probe tenderness. You want to be feeling no resistance when probing around and removing your probe/skewer! Also, as stated in the video, let your brisket rest. This will allow all the juices to settle back evenly through the whole brisket, resulting in nice, juicy full slices of brisket!
I always get my brisket on earlier than I think, you never know how long a brisket is going to stall for, sometimes they barely stall, sometimes they can for hours. My tip is, don't fight the stall, that's when the magic is happening and the muscle is starting to break down and become tender. If your brisket ends up being done earlier than you think, wrap it up in foil or butchers paper, then wrap a towel around it (use an old towel) and then rest it in an esky. If you pre-warm the esky with sealed containers of boiling water, your brisket will stay hot for 6-7+ hours!
Also, you want to slice against the grain, so the flat is pretty straight forward, you'll be able to see the grain on the brisket before you season it, however you'll need to rotate the point end 90 degrees when you slice it as the grain changes when you get deep into the point.
I really hope this video helps anyone looking to use their Weber kettle for a long smoke, or if you are trying smoking brisket for the first time or have had troubles in the past. I want to make smoking brisket easy for you!
The snake method shown in this video is also perfect for other long smoking cooks like beef ribs, pulled pork, pulled beef or anything else low n slow that will take 8+ hours.
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Followed this method exactly for a perfect weber brisket - was a spectacular success - noted all your temps and made my moves as you suggested, even wrapping the meat in foil, towel and into the esky...Thanks for taking the time to make this, the USA vids are a lot more complex and fiddly - you keep it simple and precise
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the feedback, really appreciate you taking the time to let us know how you went! Keep it up. Absolute legend 🔥
@boznian87
3 жыл бұрын
@@LownSlowBasics any advice on using hardwood lump charcoal for the snake method? Or is it the same? Thanks, appreciate the videos
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
@@boznian87 it's not really something you do with charcoal as the size varies so much.
@shebboleth
2 жыл бұрын
What is an "esky"?
@tbonetyrone681
2 жыл бұрын
@@shebboleth it's ozzy name for chilly bin or cooler box
22 years old and smoking my first brisket for the fam on new years. PUMPED!!!
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Legend! Let us know how it goes 🔥
@charonvanth5166
11 ай бұрын
You fucked it up didn’t you😂
You get a Texas thumbs up Sir. Way to show that brisket who’s Boss. Any pit, large or small, the smoke must go on.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks legend 🔥🙏
Really good find, so many key elements you’ve covered in simple easy plain speak and the results speak for themselves. Great stuff.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Thank you from the UK, my first ever time smoking in my Weber kettle and first time trying a Low and slow cook, the results were amazing and it’s given me a huge confidence boost!!
I followed this video for my first brisket-it came out amazing. Thank you for putting this video out to take the anxiety away.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
That's so good to hear! Great work :)
First ever brisket going on the Weber in 3 hours! I’m getting so excited
I was hesitating between an expensive smoker or a Weber and you helped a lot. Keep it up!
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, definitely does the job the old Weber.
@chase5224
2 жыл бұрын
Still feeling the same way?
Young Man you are doing a great job .. iv been cooking in a Webber for years and you have taught me some new things..keep up the great work
Wow that moisture, tenderness of beef, and smoke ring is fantastic. Thank you for doing kettle style cooks. For me it makes things a lot easier 👍
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps mate. You are welcome.
Thanks mate, just cooked up my first brisket following your instructions. Turned out amazing!! Compliments galore from everybody 👍👍
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Great work 🔥
The adjustments to bottom vent with top vent wide open is 100% game changer. I did smoked ribs with your vents recommendation and it was much easier to control. Thank you.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
You are more than welcome, glad to hear it helped :)
@AMEX_
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been BBQ for the last couple of years and I’m still learning. Subbed can’t wait to see more, learn and be inspired to do more. Keep it up mate.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
@@AMEX_ will do. Appreciate the support, thankyou.
Followed this guide with my 1st brisket. Came out brilliantly. Thanks guys.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Thanks for letting us know 🔥
What a great vid! You run through it in a practical no nonsense approach. I have a Weber that has been sitting idle for years - I have a briskit to cook up from a 40 month Highland steer. You have given me all the confidence I need. Hope to do the cook in the next week or so. It Your briskit looks so succulent! Cheers, mate!
Great video, I'm still learning the basics of kettle Qing and this definitely showed me something new. Thanks!
All the little tips and tricks I learned in all other brisket-smoking videos I've watched were all mentioned here! Where have you been all this time?! This is a great, simple, no-nonsense video. Love it and keep up the great work.👏👍
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
I buggered my first brisket attempt as I left it too late to cover it in foil. I feel confident to have another crack now - thanks for the video
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
No worries at all!
Fantastic! I followed your temperature suggestions for a small (half) brisket, and it turned out perfectly at 250-275 F. I used Kingsford charcoal, which appears to burn hotter and faster than what you used. I used a base layer of 2, and a single layer on top, and had to add more charcoal when I wrapped the brisket. The temp went too high if I used a 2X2 layer of charcoal. My rub was salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and a little cacao powder, with mustard for smearing on. Yum yum yum!
@LownSlowBasics
2 жыл бұрын
Great work!
Thank you so much, I cooked a brisket today using your method,,, absolute perfection, 8h cooking, 1h rest and it just melted in my mouth,,, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
That's a credit to yourself! Great work! Thanks so much for letting us know. Feel free to share the video around so others can have the same success ;)
Texas here , great turnout on the weber! I use stick burner offset and yours came out excellent. May start using my kettle. Applause 👏
Thank you for this! Like the other guy said - simple and not fiddly. Great work.
Loving the Webber series you are posting. This looks fantastic. 👍👍
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate :) glad your are enjoying.
I love this. I think this vent tip will help me to no end, I've always struggled with managing temps in my weber. The result looks phenomenal. I saw your esky tip, and I've got a slight recommendation for anyone who needs to keep this ready for longer. Put a couple litres of boiling hot water in the esky about 30min before you are going to rest your brisket in there, pour out just before putting the brisket in and it will massively help the length of time you can store it in there hot. I rested one for over 8 hours and it was still nearly burning hot to touch when I removed it. I think I could have gone another few hours too as the esky doesn't draw any heat initially from the Brisket it stays hotter, longer
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome brother! Thankyou 🔥
Fantastic vid, brother. So easy to watch and follow. Great work.
Thanks mate. Got my first webber last weekend and hanging out to do this on Saturday
Excellent smoke mate. Straight forward & no nonsense beginners guide. I followed you directions and my first brisket was delicious.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Thanks so much for the feedback!
Watched the video, Did a 9 hr cook and 1 hr rest. Best ever, thanks
Very thorough, not wordy yet still engaging without overpowering music we usually hear on bbq/smoker videos. Subscribed American over here! Awesome vids man.
Thanks for the video! Awesome stuff!
Nice work! I appreciate the videos. I made your pulled pork last weekend. It was absolutely wonderful!
Thank’s for your video. I just bought a Weber Performer Deluxe ... still waiting for. Anxious to try this recipe.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate :)
Awesome presentation! And it looked delicious.
So I followed your method exactly, it came out awesome for my first brisket ever.
@LownSlowBasics
2 жыл бұрын
Great work legend!
This is class mate. Looking forward to following your approach.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much mate.
Great video, looking forward to trying it out
Nice video. Very relaxed presentation, no over the top salesmanship. Will use this method next time I do brisket.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback 🙏
Aaron!! Mate, my neighbour just gifted me an old Webber kettle, so I’m browsing KZread videos and finally landed on yours. No more browsing required, subscribed and now you’re my go-to channel to educate me on the finer points, no 🇺🇸waffle. And a crow-eater no less! Glad I found you man, thanks. Journey starts tomorrow with brisket. Jason (ex crow-eater).
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much legend! Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
This looks so good I must try this for me my family and friends
Great video, very informative. I think i now have the confidence to try my first brisket knowing I can reflect back here if any fears when attempting. I must say though, I dont think I could do 8 plus hours cooking without an alcoholic beverage lol. You did well not having one, or at least not showing it lol.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps mate! I try to keep the beers off camera. You'll see a sneaky one from time to time 😜
That was awesome. You really made that look easy can't wait to give it a shot
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Really enjoyed the video. I've never smoked a brisket before on my Weber so I'm looking forward to giving this a try.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate let us know what you think.
So good, even the birds sang their approval. Thanks!
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
The birds love it 😂
And I really like your honestly and lack of animation. So many guys (& gals) are over kill on their exaggerations. 👍👍💪💪
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps mate!
Simple yet so so so good! Sometimes simple is best mate. Love it!!! Amazing looking brisket!!!
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate ❤️
@adamshields8946
3 жыл бұрын
Low n Slow Basics I’m loving how much you’re loving your kettle. I’ll have to wait to get mine but it’ll be worth the wait. I’ll have my drum so I’ll still be happy
Great to see a fellow Aussie handing out some BBQ advice, in a very American area. Cheers, i'll try this exact method in my Weber smokey mountain, so far i've only used the minion method
@LownSlowBasics
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! If you’ve got a wsm I’d stick with minion :)
Best tip is to leave the top vent open. Has made my cooks so much easier, thanks mate
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
No worries at all mate!
One of the best video instructions I have seen. Thank you
@LownSlowBasics
2 жыл бұрын
🙏
My favourite BBQ channel. I like how you are very to the point when it comes to the cook. Quick and simple explanations. Thanks for sharing!! Keep up the good content.
Looks awesome Aaron. Keep up the good work.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that man 🔥
This is really in depth thanks heaps... I have done one brisket with a packet of taco mix and one with chicken salt and mustard and soy sauce and beer ... in a little Kmart toaster oven at maybe 90 degrees for ages. Got a Webber style bbq yesterday and ready to go putting a packet of some sort of supermarket chipotle garlic rub mix packet.... very exciting stuff gonna make my third ever brisket soon proper smoked this time like yours with the coals cheers..... very very helpful video thanks mate gotta try it with a laser thermometer.... fantastic
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Man that sounds like a tasty combo!
Nice clean presentation. Great job mate.
Excelent video, i am slowly working my way through your Video collection 👍🏼 i especially like it when you use both Temperature measurments F & C...... It saves me having to google the difference 🤣 Thanks again 10/10 👍🏼
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Thanks for the support!
Alright I will be attempting my first brisket tomorrow. I took note of many things you said, so hopefully everything goes well
Excellent vid, when I smoke my first brisket I'll be following this guide.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support! Let us know how you go :)
@ThePayneFactor
3 жыл бұрын
Same goes for me!
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThePayneFactor keep us posted 🔥
Excellent job and great video, well done.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou 🔥
Brilliant job mate, I'm doing a brisket for the first time for something different on Christmas, I will follow your advice thanks for your video! Subbed.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps man! Have a good Christmas 🔥
@n.tfisho7678
3 жыл бұрын
@@LownSlowBasics cheers mate you too
Truly impressive what you have accomplished on a weber
Great video m8, simple and easy to follow
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Great call on the even temperatures. Which would make the flat perfect
That’s a knife!!! Brisket looked great too!
Excellent video. Really looking forward to trying this!
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@rockplz
3 жыл бұрын
@@LownSlowBasics This was awesome - just a few strange looks chucking the brisket in the esky haha. Thanks for the vid! Ribs are next.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
@@rockplz great work!
Good vid. Thanks Champ.
That is a beautiful kettle just found you channel. Good stuff man brisket looks good.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! It was a lucky find for sure. Appreciate you 🔥
Amazing...and you make it look so easy!
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! 🔥
Great video. Probably saved quite a lot of money and time for a lot of newbees here including myself. On my first brisket cook the only difficult i had was with getting the grill upto the temp, took about 2 hours. Was smooth sailing after that. I used the starter cube to light up the snake head. Will try adding burning charcoal like it's recommended to start with the next time.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate :)
I liked the way you did the trimming boss. Nicely done nice
Best explanation video EVER
Nice job ! Really helpful
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
Good video mate, thanks for that.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
No worries :)
Oh that's awesome. Whenever I've seen others do briskets they always use smokers and they never explain how to not have to keep adding coals. But.. I could definitely do this. I have a weber of same kind as yours. And Yeah. I'm going to try this the comming summer.
thank you, step by step really explained.. thanks again, Congrats!
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
No worries at all mate, thanks for the support.
Appreciate the video. I think I’ll attempt it myself now
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
thanks so much!
Every time I watch your video makes me hungry and it's mouth watering 😍🤤
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 🔥
That rotating the grate is spot on!! I’m feeling like I just got smacked in the head. I’m so glad I found your video. 👍👍💪💪
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏
@marvinracer88
2 жыл бұрын
@@LownSlowBasics Same here. Game changer.
Works like a charm!
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou 🔥
Super clean kettle.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, was a lucky find!
Great video! shows how to really make this without an expensive setup. Btw, nice looking knives.
@LownSlowBasics
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much :)
Looks amazing mate!
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou
As an Aussie I wish you would quote Celsius temps but love your vids
Wow looks great
Had to subscribe!! Been watching American 🇺🇸 channels for years, so good to find a Aussie that knows his 🍖 , going to my local butcher now to get a brisket for NYE! Cheers fellas
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks legend. Enjoy NYE 🍻
Love the vids mate 🍻
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate :)
I followed your guidance and cooked my first ever brisket tonight. I had to improvise a bit here and there but it turned out amazing. Unfortunately i ruined all my footage….. Thanks for the awesome channel
Outstanding video brother. I just subbed
@LownSlowBasics
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
Thanks. That was very informative. 🤓
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome
Very helpful video. I scored a Weber kettle today for free. Having been using an offset I understand all everything apart from how to best run the Weber. I’ll be having a crack at a brisket next weekend on the kettle. I think it’ll be easier to maintain temp than my offset to be honest.
Leave the top wide open and adjust with the bottom vent. Brilliant!
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely been a game changer for me
@brettmanley4944
3 жыл бұрын
@@LownSlowBasics I like to throw fresh sausages on after the cook (butt or ribs or chicken (I’m still intimidated by the brisket)to finish off the fire.
Thanks Top vid.. just waiting for fast read thermometer should be hear Tuesday so I'll be smoking next weekend. Cheers
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Oh hell yes! Nice
Damn bro this how to is legit! I just threw a brisket in the Weber for the NRL GF tonight cause we have a few mates coming over. This is gonna be a winner.
Yes mate perfect info
Phwooarr! Delicious. Total comedy dribbling going on here. Great video - nice one!
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 🔥
Going to try on Saturday for my birthday thanks and cheers 🍻
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Let us know how you go :)
@22HondaCivic
3 жыл бұрын
@@LownSlowBasics came out amazing wife said was my best brisket thank you
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
@@22HondaCivic man that's so good to hear! Good job. Now try butchers paper for the wrap next time and it'll be better again!
bloody oath looked brilliant mate good job
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, appreciate it 🔥
great video, subbed, keep up the grind! i see 100k subs in your near future.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou! I sure hope so ❤️
looks mint brother! never seen a full brisket at woolies or coles! gonna try this in a couple weeks, new to the low and slow game and loving it!
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks legend! Yeah you don't see them there hey. Drakes are awesome :)
@NTF-fk8en
3 жыл бұрын
@@LownSlowBasics I get mine from Drakes, they have trimmed and untrimmed!
Thanks mate well explained
South Aussie? what a random find! subscribed:) **Edit** what a brilliant video. Makes it sound super easy to cook brisket. I'll be trying this soon.
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks legend
Hi! I’m attempting my first brisket this weekend using this method. First I love how in depth you are, making everything easy to understand. I just have two questions though. How far apart would you recommend spreading out the cherry wood across the snake? Second question is how long do you rest the brisket for once finished and is it still wrapped or not when resting?
Great video mate. Trying my first brisket tomorrow. Smoking on banksia cones for that Aussie flavour!
@LownSlowBasics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!