droog40
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Hi All - We purchased a Bronson 20 a few years ago to see if we would enjoy smoking. We were hooked! Quickly nailed the 3-2-1 method for ribs. Brisket took a number of tries before we found a process that worked. Our briskets cooked for approximately 45 mins per pound, for larger cuts it might take 1hr - 1hr 15 mins at 225 degrees. We never recognized a significant stall with a brisket. Porks butts, wings, turkey, steak; Everything we cooked was tender and relatively predictable.
We upgraded to the Timberline 850 two weeks ago and our cook times have taken a hit. Our first smoke on the Timberline was a rack of ribs and a ~5lb brisket. Tops this should have taken 6hrs but ran close to 8, nothing was tender. As I type this we have a 5lb brisket that has been on 225 for the last 6 1/2 hrs and it has not hit 160 degrees yet. The size of the Timberline is impressive but missing the Bronson. Also getting nervous because we planned to smoke our Thanksgiving Turkey this week. Has anyone else experienced similar issues?
We upgraded to the Timberline 850 two weeks ago and our cook times have taken a hit. Our first smoke on the Timberline was a rack of ribs and a ~5lb brisket. Tops this should have taken 6hrs but ran close to 8, nothing was tender. As I type this we have a 5lb brisket that has been on 225 for the last 6 1/2 hrs and it has not hit 160 degrees yet. The size of the Timberline is impressive but missing the Bronson. Also getting nervous because we planned to smoke our Thanksgiving Turkey this week. Has anyone else experienced similar issues?