"kilikini" > wrote in message
...
> We always chop up the bark into the meat. It helps make the
bark moister
> and adds more smoke flavor to the whole thing. Another bonus
is that mixing
> it in makes the bark less tough. I'm not a big bark fan,
either, but this
> way I find it totally edible.

Thanks! I'll give that a try. I think I'd like it--if I could
just chew it <g>. I really do like the bark with my brisket.

Should I be basting with apple juice throughout the smoke?

Karen C.