Its another "my fire went out cooking brisket" thread! Is my brisket ruined?

frogfrog · February 2012

Ok, started brisket at 8:30 last night. Things were humming at about 250 and I went to bed about 11. Internal temp steadily rising (160 when I went to bed and 168 at midnight). Sometime around 3 am the internal temperature dropped to 158. I checked and the fire was out. Egg thermometer read 40-50 (outside temp was 40 degrees).

When I opened, the brisket was still "sizzling". Internal temp never dropped below 158. I wrapped in foil and put it in the over.

Verdict???

Thanks...

Mighty_Quinn · February 2012

It's always either air flow or not enough fuel if the fire goes out. Chances are your fire grate holes were clogged with with ash or small pieces of lump. Gotta make sure you clear everything out before long cooks and then build fire with larger pieces of lump at the bottom....totally fill fire box with lump, not just up to the holes on side.

frogfrog · February 2012

Thanks. Weird deal on the fire.

Any thoughts on whether my brisket is ruined?

lousubcap · February 2012

Based on the numbers you posted-your brisket is fine and waititng to continue the journey to the finish line. Enjoy that meteorite when finished the cook.

drbbq · February 2012

That brisket is safe. Enjoy!

frogfrog · February 2012

Thanks to you both. It was a big motha and I didn't want to toss it.

Its another "my fire went out cooking brisket" thread! Is my brisket ruined?

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