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Smoking a Brisket

I just got a new grill with a side fire box for Father's Day. So, I started a blog to share my adventures as someone who really has no idea what I am doing when it comes to smoking. But, I like fire; as most men do. And, I like a nice piece of hickory. And, I like food. And, I like to cook. Oh, and i like beer. Beer is what you drink when you are waiting on your meat to smoke. :-) So let's begin... Briskets, according to what I have read online, are one of the harder things to smoke. So why not start there!? I like a good challenge. So, let's get started. Step 1 - Buy a charcoal grill. Preferably, with side fire box. A gas grill won't cut it. Gas grills are great for cooking hot dogs and hamburgers, but you can't get the taste you get from a charcoal grill. I got a  Char-Griller Charcoal Grill  with a  Side Fire Box  from Lowe's. Not top of the line, but, so far, it works pretty well. If you buy the same grill, or probably any grill for that matter,...