Mission failure..came out way too dry. Did the snake method. I'm guessing this was a 8lb piece. I cut the whole thing right in half and now I'm kind of happy I did. it was a huge 20lb chunk and def would've been too big for my first go. Smoked it at 270ish for about 8 hours till it hit 180⁰ internal then wrapped it till it hit 203⁰. let it rest for a few hours but seems too dry. Taste was great and the bark was good but I was really aiming for that super soft limp dripping piece of goodness… oh well next time.

by Big_Sector_3590

3 Comments

  1. t-dawgslim3

    Start probing for tenderness at about 195° temp. At least an overcooked or dry brisket make a good chopped beef.

    Edit: did you open wrap and let temp come down before resting?