Normally I wouldnt slice all at once but that was a 4.5 lb flat so most was eaten in a day and half.

What drys it out most is the fridge. Loosely wrapped in a dehumidifier like the fridge really does a number on it.

Pro tip slice servings for a day in food saver cold cut storage or vacuum seal and slicing problem solved.

The rest is important and do not rest on tray in open like steak. Tightly wrap in foil with towel around and into cooler just big enough to hold. Also rest it 2 to 4 hours in cooler. I always shoot for 4 hours it will stay a perfect eating temp.

These work pretty good.
https://www.foodsaver.com/food-stora...eli-containers

https://www.foodsaver.com/on/demandw...0224-P00-4.jpg

I will finish with this. If its dry and tough its the cut of meat or the method.

I'm going to do meatloaf, anybody done that? What was your experience and how did it turn out?

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will it be in a bread pan-ish tray or left on grill like a brisket?

i've done in a pan before, but would imagine if not packed tight enough and cooked closer to the coals, a loose loaf would work?

downside to putting in pan, you only smoke the top of the meatloaf.

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Put it in a pan until it’s set, then put it directly on the grates?

Smoked meatloaf is really the only way I like it. I do mine in a foil pan and it gets plenty of smoke with a nice crust on top.

I'm doing one tomorrow as well. My plan is to smoke it like I normally do but let it sit in the fridge overnight and on Sunday cut it into smaller pieces and pan sear all sides then place on top of my newfound love of cheese grits. I make a non-sauced, more savory meatloaf, so I'm hoping it pairs well.

For the 4th smoked Brisket as the main piece, as well as some less expensive Ribs and Sausage. Brisket turned out decent, a bit tough but good flavor, Ribs and Sausage did OK too. Not bad for my first time smoking in over 5 years. Plenty to grow on too. Next up Smoked Beer Can Chicken.

Beef short ribs today.

This sounds pretty damn delicious.

https://imgur.com/a/Vhb7lNW

Grate remover

https://m.imgur.com/a/ftcO3Nx

Counter weight for the lid. And if you look closely you can see the upper flue's pull rod the runs down for short people to adjust it lol

https://imgur.com/IVM3LQK

Latch mechanism.

I built that for my father in law almost 20 years ago. It doesn't get used enough any more. But I'm going to start.


Not bad, huh?