Getting ready to put dry rub from Mike Rock on the 7.5 pound grass fed brisket.

Raw 7.5 pound grass-fed beef brisket on a store tray next to a glass bowl of dry rub spice blend on a black stovetop

Brisket rubbed and ready to rest for the night before meeting the Big Green Egg tomorrow morning.

Raw beef brisket coated in dry rub seasoning sitting on a metal baking sheet on a glass-top stove

Last prep tonight for tomorrows brisket, soaking chips. Black Cherry. Mike Rock and I eat well tomorrow!

Wood chips soaking in water in a glass bowl on a wooden cutting board, with a green towel and empty bowl nearby

I really believe that the James Brown mega-funk playing while the brisket was rubbed will make it taste better.

Outdoor deck setup with a Big Green Egg smoker, a red umbrella shading it, wood chips in a bowl, and brisket on a tray nearby.

Problem: Sun has now come out and started to raise the temperature of the Big Green Egg past 220 °F. Solution: Umbrella.

Tonight’s brisket is on the Big Green Egg! Dinner in ~12 hours. Bet Mike Rock can smell it at his house.

Large beef brisket coated in dry rub spices smoking on a round Big Green Egg ceramic grill outdoors on a wood deck.

Smoke.

Big Green Egg ceramic grill top vent with smoke rising, sitting on a deck railing in background

For those following todays brisket here is the 6-hour check-in. More cherry chips added.

Large beef brisket coated in dry rub smoking on a Big Green Egg ceramic grill outdoors on a wooden deck.

Forgot the picture of the brisket.

Barbecue brisket with a dark reddish-brown crust smoking on a Big Green Egg ceramic grill alongside two sweet potatoes

Brisket at hour 12. Hoping Mike Rock and I get to eat soon. 170 internal temp. Surly whetting the appetite.

Brisket done. Time for Mike Rock to carve.

Large smoked beef brisket resting on a metal sheet pan on a kitchen counter near an induction cooktop.

Brisket is unbelievable. Amazing! Very moist too! Mike Rock and I very happy.

Next brisket is going to get started at 8:00pm the night before and cook while I sleep. It was amazing, but 9:30pm dinner is too late.