Daddy's Day or Weekend

Aaron decided his father's day plans were to take the boys swimming for the day on Saturday then on Sunday he is taking them hiking to a waterfall.  So what does that mean for me?  Alone for the weekend with my daughter!  Whooohooo Happy Father's Day! 

So I was feeling a little guilty having all this down time.  Soooo.  Aaron has been wanting me to slow smoke a brisket for him.  I do not owe a smoker and have never made a brisket before.  So I started researching.  I found several recipies for baking, grilling and using the crockpot.  BUT!  Aaron wanted it smoked.  So i found a website that had a recipie that included instructions on how to turn your gas grill to a smoker.  Cool!  But the rest of the receipe was for a sauce and a 10lb brisket.  I was not going to make one that big and Aaron wanted a dry rub to create a nice bark on the outside.  haha!  what have i gotten into.  So I found a receipe that gave me an idea how long to cook a 4 lb brisket but only in the oven.  hmmm but I could guess.  And then I found two rubs that seemed good and made my own from a little of the two.  Ok so now I have my own receipe for smoked brisket.  I cooked it low and slow on my smoker grill! :) 

So how did it turn out?.....Aaron was so surprised and soooo happy!  He mmmm'ed his way through the dinner.  Alex said it was the best dinner ever!  Ahh that makes a mama happy!  I was actually shocked that it turned out so well and I could really taste the smoke flavor.  It was sooo moist!  And the rub was great.  So it was wonderful and I am so glad it lived up to Aaron's expectations.  :)