Before and After pics

[gman]

So this was what my wife wanted for Valentine's Day. No flowers, candy, or dinner out at an overpriced restaurant. This is a 10lb. brisket that was marinated overnight, rubbed with my special blend of spices, and smoked for 14 hours in the smoker with a blend of mesquite, oak and apple chunks. I made a special Valentine's Day BBQ sauce and some asparagus as well. This was the BOMB. Added at least 5 lbs to my squat the next day, and was gone by mid week. I'll be looking to do some ribs in the next week or two...stay tuned.

[Rorschach]

I was half expecting some ab shots. Colour me relieved.

And hungry.

[applescruffette]

So this was what my wife wanted for Valentine's Day. No flowers, candy, or dinner out at an overpriced restaurant. This is a 10lb. brisket that was marinated overnight, rubbed with my special blend of spices, and smoked for 14 hours in the smoker with a blend of mesquite, oak and apple chunks. I made a special Valentine's Day BBQ sauce and some asparagus as well. This was the BOMB. Added at least 5 lbs to my squat the next day, and was gone by mid week. I'll be looking to do some ribs in the next week or two...stay tuned.

You are a good man.

That's what I'd rather have instead of the flowers, candy, or dinner out as well, except I'd probably ask for my husband's dry-rubbed ribs instead of brisket.

[cervicornis]

That brisket looks absolutely delicious.

[mstrofbass]

I made a special Valentine's Day BBQ sauce

Seriously, three replies and no one singled this out for a joke?

[homerj742]

Your wife has good taste (in food)!

[gman]

You are a good man.

That's what I'd rather have instead of the flowers, candy, or dinner out as well, except I'd probably ask for my husband's dry-rubbed ribs instead of brisket.

I much prefer the ribs myself, but this may be due to the cook time. The ribs only take 5-6 hours, but I have to get up at 5am to make sure the brisket is done in time for dinner. We've had to eat late more than once because I slept in.

[DustyMillar]

Had a girlfriend once that really enjoyed a good spit-roast.

[bgl500]

So this was what my wife wanted for Valentine's Day. No flowers, candy, or dinner out at an overpriced restaurant. This is a 10lb. brisket that was marinated overnight, rubbed with my special blend of spices, and smoked for 14 hours in the smoker with a blend of mesquite, oak and apple chunks. I made a special Valentine's Day BBQ sauce and some asparagus as well. This was the BOMB. Added at least 5 lbs to my squat the next day, and was gone by mid week. I'll be looking to do some ribs in the next week or two...stay tuned.

Looks good!

Feel like offering up some brisket recipes to a first-time smoker?

[gman]

Looks good!

Feel like offering up some brisket recipes to a first-time smoker?

What kind of smoker are you using?

[bgl500]

What kind of smoker are you using?

I've got a gas smoker.