HOW TO SMOKE BRISKET 

About a month ago, after searching how to cook my first brisket, I landed on your page, followed it to the T, and smoked it on my Kamado Big Joe III. The brisket came out incredible, even my 16-year-old daughter that likes nothing loved it. I Hope my second brisket this weekend is going to be as good as the first. But I will look at this video again and again. Thank you for your detailed video.

Finally someone in BBQ who not only understands chemistry, but explains it simply!

I successfully smoked my first brisket yesterday. Now I know how Alexander the Great felt when, "he wept because there were no more worlds left to conquer"

Excellent video, worth watching the whole 40 minutes. I have watched a lot of videos on smoking brisket and yours was the most informative. Thanks for all of the great info. The pre-cook single cut tip against the grain to serve as a post cook cutting guide is simple but genius. Top shelf.

Gotta say... Best video on Brisket I've seen, I appreciate you giving us the "WHY", other videos just say "DO THIS, DO THAT" but no reason behind the method. You are teaching and that's what first timers like me NEED. Excellent video again I appreciate the lesson

I've done MANY MANY briskets before and I absolutely loved this video. My first time seeing it. His explanations are very thorough and he produced a delicious product. My profession is chemistry so this sat very well with me! No matter the skill level, keeping yourself engulfed in the fundamentals will always keep you at the top of your bbq game. Brother you have a new subscriber!

I have to say with the help of this video I smoked the best brisket I’ve ever eaten this weekend! It was so amazing. Great bark, the fat rendered perfectly. It truly blew me away. Thank you so much for doing these videos! Seasoned salt garlic powder and pepper was all I used for a rub. No binder no tallow still just amazing.

I just made my first attempt at brisket on my homemade smoker and your video helped tremendously! Ik you said that your first attempt is unlikely to be perfect but I have to tell you I absolutely nailed this cook (trying to control my excitement lol) on my first shot thanks to you man. Your channel is great dude keep up the hard work

Hi Jeremy, I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you making videos and sharing your knowledge. I have a lot of respect for you to pull down your older video as your methods have changed and are only showing the current methods being used. You're missing out on some revenue comming in by doing so and again, ton of respect. It showed your passion to teach us what you've learned. Are you by chance a teacher? Just curious. I'm relatively knew to smoking meat and can tell you my methods have changed SO much over a year, just like you stated. Some things I use to focus on I realize aren't important and other things I never even thought about I find are extremely important. Just think of what we will be doing in five years from now.... love your in depth videos and I for one love the longer videos. I'm here to learn as much as possible so please keep on doing your thing buddy! Have a great day

Ive been smoking briskets for a long time but still enjoy hearing certain things explained and broken down the way you do. Keep up the great work.

Thank you so much for the *huge effort* youve put in that video by breaking down huge parts down and explaining them . VERY APPRECIATED !!!

I cooked my first brisket today on my new smoker. I trimmed, seasoned and cooked the brisket according to your guidelines. It turned out amazing! Thank you for posting this very helpful video.

mate - that was awesome! you're just what I've been looking for in terms of learning more about bbq cooking. I really enjoy learning why, not just how. legend! thanks so much. I'm going to try a brisket now you've inspired me. cheers

I want to thank you, I screwed up 3 brisket before I tried your method & this by far was the best brisket I ever made!

Thank you for your tips! Watched this video 3 times this week and took notes. Smoked my first brisket yesterday for my wife’s birthday and it came out amazing!

Dear Mad Scientist, I've been watching all your videos. This video I watched maybe a dozen times already. Out of all the RU-vid tutorials on smoking brisket yours were the ones I kept coming back to. You explain everything in great detail and that really helps me as one who's never smoked anything so I'm very greatful for these videos. This past weekend I bought my parents a smoker (bc I can't have one in my apartment). I got them the Oklahoma Joe's offset smoker. Then I searched every Costco in my area for a whole brisket - a lot of them just had flats. Anyway, I finally found a brisket and got excited to start smoking it. 14 hours later and omg it came out pretty damn good for my first cook. My family was impressed and I couldn't have done it without your videos. So I just wanted to say thank you for the work you put into making these videos 😊

Greatest brisket smoking tutorial on RU-vid. This guy needs way more subs than he has. Great presentation and ability to not only explain what to do, but the reasons for the method you instruct. Awesome stuff dude!

Awesome video, I'm getting a smokers this week!! Thanks for the tips🤙

Thank you for all the tips. I smoked my first brisket over the weekend and it was phenomenal. I've got notes for next time, as well as some more supplies i need for the next cook (namely butcher paper). I didn't quite get a bark on it but the smoke ring got to penetrate nicely. I'll be going through the rest of the catalogue

Learned a ton about how to do it right from your videos! Thank you and keep em coming! I made one following your tips, and seriously amazing. Night and day turn around for my cooking.

Different strokes for different folks - I really find the detail explanation to be very very helpful..

Brother, that was some of the best information I’ve got on the inter webs! Thank you!!

It's cool to see this vid after already watching your newer ones and seeing how your methods and quality have changed. Can't wait make my first brisket!

Great cook, and wonderful advice! I have been over-trimming my deckle and under-trimming my flat. You’re doing the BBQ community right! Thanks

Great video you've come a long way from your first brisket. Thanks for the info

Hey bro i want to thank you for this. Great video. I just finished cooking my first brisket following your instructions and Wow!! I still think I'm dreaming.thank you so much.

Best Brisket video ever. I've seen you other video where you had Tallow and I think foil wrap but this one covers every base . Really like in-depth trimming tips .Thanks a Million .

Great video Mr. Smart .....Great ending with the wife and your response. Perfect. Keep em coming , your take on bbq is up there with the best.

Excellent presentation chock-full of great advice. Thanks for the thorough, detailed, clear and entertaining video. That's a gorgeous brisket, mate.

Dude, you rock! This was a very detailed video, every minute of it was packed with useful information. It actually seemed shorter than 39:45, because I learned so much. Thank you!

Thank you for the great videos. Just recently bought a Weber summit Kamado and your videos and advice helped me nail a brisket and Turkey for Thanksgiving. Was definitely helped with a BBQguru, but based my methods on your videos. Great teacher and even better, great backyard BBQ.

Great teaching video! I love your style with all the explanations ! It’s easier to remember how when you know the whys! Thanks!

I stoped the video to say that your way of explaining simply a Divine gift. Best video on Brisket with every possible detail. Well done bro!

I worked at a BBQ restaurant for 5 years and I have smoked thousands of briskets. I have to say you do a good job 😎👍

I really appreciate your knowledge and the effort you put into your videos. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you !

Hey there Mad Scientist. I never smoked before, never prepared a brisket before, and certainly never did both at the same time. I followed your instructions and it came out PERFECT! Thanks a ton! From one channel to another, keep up the amazing tutorials! Thanks, Mad Scientist!

Best brisket video explanation I’ve ever seen, off to buy a new smoker! Will def be using all your tips and tricks 100%!!

Thank you for that excellent information old chap. Its hard enough to obtain information on where to get the right cut of meat in the UK never mind how to prepare and cook it! When one lives in the BBQ/Smoking wilderness that is currently the UK, then you would understand better what I mean. Each and every one of these I've watched has added to my scant knowledge. Most informative and more importantly helpful. Thank you sir.

The most informative and best bbq content you can find. For lack of a better term I watch your channel religiously. I have learned everything I know from your videos.

Thank you for the attention to detail I have not seen in other videos. I smoked my first brisket a few months ago and got good results. I think this video will help me do much better with my next cook.

"I won't have time to watch a 40 min video on smoking a brisket right now"

Wow, I have cooked a ton of briskets in my day and have had a lot of training, working in the restaurant industry and even mentored by some incredible people in the bbq world, I have to say you did an awesome job on this video. I so badly wish that more people could do this good of a job at producing content for the world to see, keep it up, thanks for your work!

Props to you for making this video. I did everything exactly like you mentioned from start to the 3 different ways of cutting a full brisket up. 2 times smoking on my new Oklahoma Joe's Smoker and it was the greatest piece of meat I've ever tasted. Thanks for sharing.

What I like the most about your videos is that you are not just saying what to do but you are also explaining why you're doing it that way.

Man, I watch a lot of these videos, and I tend to be (overly) critical, but you gave me no chance in this installment. Nicely done! Side note: You have to be an Alton Brown fan. I dig the science behind your explanation.

Smoking my first briskets this weekend! Studying!

Probably one of the most informative videos on how to properly do a brisket!! Great job!!

Thanks for taking the time to explain the reasoning behind doing what you are doing. Dont listen to the negative nobodies, "keep on keeping on" Thanks!

Thanks. Made my first brisket and spare ribs with your instructions. It came out great .

Awesome Channel! This guy knows his stuff! Glad I found your channel!

Love your videos man! Thank you so much for sharing. I will be trying my 1st brisket soon thanks to your videos.

Looooove your early vids. Having all kind of grills kamado napoleon weber and and ...but now starting with the real thing. My PIT my offset smoker and your vids are so helpful!

That is very distinct smoke ring. Nice brisket and video. Hard to beat the heavenly combination of salt/pepper rub, rendered fat and smoked meat.

Good explanation bro 🙏 Best video ever seen on RU-vid.. God bless your heart ♥ to continue to share your knowledge to the 💪 world..watch here in my beautiful country vanuatu in South Pacific Ocean happiness is our signature.. Peace!!!

Looks amazing! My first attempt recently did not turn out so well even though I wrapped it. Now that I've watched this and your managing the fire video, I'm going to give it another shot! Keep up the great work!

Mad scientist you are hands-down the best how can I word this? Your videos are the best out there hands-down I have learned so much from you. Keep these videos coming. Thank you so much for sharing.

Bruh if my chemistry teacher had used brisket I’d probably be a scientist

Great video. My butcher is an accomplished meat smoker and he trims my brisket for me so I don't have to worry about it.

Great video and detailed explanations. I've only cooked three briskets - one was great and the other two were either too salty or too tough. This video really helps!

Out of all the videos on the internet / youtube, this is guy is the best! Thank you!

Excellent video Jeremy! I have really learned a lot! You are the professor and I will go back to this video for reference! Nice!

I’m ready to start working on my Dad skills and being a master of the grill and smoker! Great videos

Amazing video. Really detailed. Will definately check out your other vids. Thanks for sharing.

Totally used this method and oh boy did I love the results... Was so dang amazing... Thank u...

Perfectly cooked brisket bro. Lot's of great info as well.

Best brisket video I’ve seen. You’ve touched on every pro tip that really matters and usually requires digging through hours of content from multiple sources. The suggestion on salt is especially good, a real game changer. I apply that to steaks as well.

I really dig cooking/baking videos with the why's like Alton Brown's Good Eats. This is def in the same category. Thank you for this. Excellent work.

Excited to do my first brisket here soon but glad I watched some of your videos too get this down ! Great teacher 👏

I did my first brisket for Easter. I used a charcoal grill and It turned out perfectly thanks to yours and the dawg father’s tips here on RU-vid! Everyone loved it! My Dad even said it as “excellent” which is saying a lot since he’s a professional and a harsh critic!

As a mover, I know many homes share the same blueprint. I can 95% say, I love the layout of yours lol

Thanks a lot for the video, just attempted my first brisket following your instructions on a pellet smoker. results where pretty good.

I can’t believe I just saw this video and it’s two years old! Subscribed

Guys, his channel is called Mad Scientist BBQ. He is breaking down everything on a "SCIENTIFIC" level. It's not boring, it's entertaining and informative. If too long for you, go look for a video of someone just smoking a brisket.

You are so right about owning a good knife set - chef's knife, paring, boning, etc. A good knife saves you time and frustration. Great video, by the way.

I'm putting my very first brisket on in the morning. I recently bought a Masterbuilt 1050. The best smoker/grill investment ever. I bought a dry-aged brisket today from the butcher's shop. I can't wait to see how this turns out. Thanks for the tips!

Looks so good. I'm going to be cooking a brisket for Christmas, not traditional I know but I'm in Texas and this is my first brisket so I'm following your instructions here. Which btw are very detailed and looks amazing. I'm excited to see how mine turns out.

Holy crap! Negative comments that you talk too much? Keep talking dude, I just learned a lot.

Great video! You had my mouth watering. I have to try trimming and cooking this way! Thank you!

Jeremy, I’m an offset newbie. Wife got me a ‘Pecos’ from academy for Christmas. Smoked my first brisket this past weekend and used this video as a reference. Turned out an AMAZING brisket if I do say so myself! Beautiful smoke ring and juiciness! Love the vids, love the why’s and how’s. Very informative, happy smoking from Texas! 🤘🏽🤘🏽

White smoke is the moisture in the wood, wood doesn't actually burn, the parts of it does. Pyrolysis- decomposition of a substance by heat

Great video, it was extremely informative. I always caution people who are just starting out about brisket because it’s such a time investment and if it doesn’t come out the way you think it should it can be so disappointing. I think this will be the video I recommend they check out now before they cook that first brisket. Keep up the great content.

I just smoked my first brisket yesterday into this morning, and it turned out amazing thanks to your thorough explanations and tips. It stalled for way longer than expected and ended up taking over 20 hrs to cook, and honestly if I hadn't watched this I would have pulled it too soon to wrap it but I left it and waited for all the criteria to be met before wrapping, and I'm so thankful I did! Thankyou sooo much, it really impressed my wifes family and I felt like a pro!

Just came across your channel and I definitely learned about brisket I’ve tried it twice and both weren’t so great but after watching your video I definitely am going to try another one. Thank you for the great video and information on how to do a brisket.

Subbed, going to do yet another brisket this weekend, thanks for the inspiration :)

I had no idea how it would turn out when you first started but by the end my mouth was watering, I need a smoker in my life. Great vid!

Your videos are great. Thank you. Please keep making them!

Awesome video and omg that's a great looking brisket. Keep up the great grilling and step by step videos.

Been cooking with my offset for a few years now. Done more cooks than I can count, but I've never done a brisket. Doing my first one this weekend. Wish me luck

i just watched the whole thing without realising 40 minutes went by lol, good job! :D

I love brisket but didn't know how to cook it. Thank you for this informative step-by-step guide!

Beautifully explained not just how to do it but the science behind the how to do it. Excellent video tutorial.

Could you do a video on how to cook for a large group? That would be much appreciated!

I came here for the scientific explanation of the salt process. Was not dissapointed. You have a new sub ;)

Been watching your videos for awhile and I finally have a brisket on my smoker right now. Very excited. Thank you for the instructional video, would have had no clue what I was doing.

I been into cooking my entire life and just started bbqing past 8 months. I love what you are saying about the fire! It is so fun to stand outside looking over a fire all day. Can’t beat it.

"boom that goes in the trashcan" -- gave me a single tear. It should have been "boom that goes in the sausage can!"

26:08 "a treasure at the end of the rainbow" XD

I live in tyler tx and thanks for your knowledge on everything I recently bought a pecos and I love it. I also purchased the tuning plates alot cheaper at my welding shop.

Followed the directions on this video. My 1st brisket came out perfect! Thanks for the help!

"If you have chewy bacon it's gross" I feel personally attacked.