Vent: My uncle's endless fire tending finally clicked for me last weekend

I realized his non-stop poking at the coals was how he got that perfect bark on his brisket every time.

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You mean all that fussing with the fire makes a difference? I used to think it was overkill, but my buddy does the same thing and his brisket crust is always perfect.

palmer.jordan1d ago

Perfect bark every time" seems like a stretch. That non-stop poking looks like a ton of work for just one part of the meal. Does the brisket always turn out that good, or is it sometimes just okay?