I'll be doing a whole 6lb brisket for the first time this weekend on mixed hickory and mesquite. Hope it comes out!
Low and slow. 225f, until its done.
That looks like sheets of galvanized steel like you might find in ducting.
My wife nixed the smoked trout. Says she wants to grill it instead.
So now I'm thinking about a brisket.
Brisket plans are also on hold. I'm having trouble finding a whole packer anywhere. One butcher I talked to said they simply aren't getting them recently, but instead just getting flats and those are a bit scarce.
Try Walmart. Some of the best packer briskests I've smoked are el cheapos from Walmart.
Costco was in fact the first place I tried today. And normally I think they do have them. There must be a shortage around here.