Cooking Brisket on a Char-Griller Akorn

The entire process of trimming the meat, seasoning, grill prep, temp control and other tips and tricks for cooking Texas Brisket!
Cooking Suggestions
1) Try to use Prime or Choice briskets whenever possible. Costco usually has a great selection.
2) Expect a cook time of 1 - 1.5 hours per lbs of brisket if cooking at low temps, (250-275F).
3) Adding a pan of water isn't necessary and doesn't make the brisket more moist but it's good for controlling temperature and for collecting drippings.
4) Texas brisket means you always cook fat side up but there is nothing wrong with cooking fat side down. It it totally your own preference and it doesn't really change the taste.
5) Digital thermometers are helpful and the one I use in this video is called the "Inkbird Bluetooth Meat Thermometer" and can be bought online for about 50 bucks.
6) Patience and temperature is the most important thing. Keep them both in check and you'll end up with a great brisket!
Best of luck and hope the video helps!!

[@curtisgarner6796]

Cleaning the grill and drinking a beer chore is icing on the cake for the video great video.

[@gerdanc]

I know this video is two years old but you’re pretty darn entertaining and you should make more grilling videos.

[@barrybishop9646]

I have been cooking with my Akron grill since they first came out. I just keep it in my carport when I am not using it. Over ten years of use .

[@penny8494]

i was so glad to film with you and it tasted amazing!!🥰

[@MarkDHastingsMusic]

That hard fat is the tallow. If you render it you will get a shelf stable fat that is great for deep frying.

[@darenthompson1290]

ahhh man! Great cook. I wanted to see the slice!

[@BucksBe]

Appreciate it! I was in such a rush to get to the party and feed the peoples. Next time I'll slow-mo that slice 😂

[@chardogg0406]

That looks pretty damn tasty. Great video bud! I'm going to be smoking my 1st brisket next weekend. I too love my Chargriller Akorn.

[@BucksBe]

Get it Kirk!! Can't go wrong with the Char-Griller 🙌

[@derekyoung4272]

Use the blunt probe to monitor your temp I have the same inkbird and the blunt probe is meant to monitor the ambient temp and there is a difference in the reading when you use the blunt instead of the pointed

[@BucksBe]

Thanks for the tip Derek!!

[@taunta37]

Great video! Ty! I don't have the ceramic part to sit water pan on. Do you have any suggestions? Can I use a non treated piece of ceramic or piece of granite? Have brisket thawed and ready

[@BucksBe]

It's basically a heat deflector. It helps to keep the meat at the bottom of the grill cooking at the same rate as the meat on top. Char-Griller sells them on their website for pretty cheap or you might be able to find them at Lowes, that's where I bought my grill. Hope you find a good solution!!