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Brisket

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boiler Posts: 3
edited September 2012 in Beef
I have tried brisket twice on the big green egg.  For the most part I have been cooking at about 225 deg.  I have been taking them off when the internal hits about 190.  Both times the outside and inside seem dry but have great flavor and bark using the mustard and rub application.  Am I taking the meat off too early or cooking it too long?
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,961
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    I cook mine at 275-300 on the dome and they are normally ready at 195-ish. Brisket is funny; As much as we say "cook to temp" around here, brisket is really "cook to feel". make sure the temp probe slides in the thickest part of the FLAT (if you aren't sure what this is, ask) like butter. Should happen anywhere from 190-200. You will find your briskets will be much more moist on the egg at a little higher cooking temps and a little shorter times. It's different than a big side box smoker so throw that thinking out. Try 275-300 and prepare for about 1-1.25 hrs per lb at those temps.
    I think you'll be happy

    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • boiler
    boiler Posts: 3
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    Thanks.  I will try that next time.
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  • Sgt93
    Sgt93 Posts: 728
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    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    I cook mine at 275-300 on the dome and they are normally ready at 195-ish. Brisket is funny; As much as we say "cook to temp" around here, brisket is really "cook to feel". make sure the temp probe slides in the thickest part of the FLAT (if you aren't sure what this is, ask) like butter. Should happen anywhere from 190-200. You will find your briskets will be much more moist on the egg at a little higher cooking temps and a little shorter times. It's different than a big side box smoker so throw that thinking out. Try 275-300 and prepare for about 1-1.25 hrs per lb at those temps.
    I think you'll be happy

    Noted! Going to try a small brisket soon. I have never done one before and was scouring the forum for info from you :)) Thanks. 
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
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    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    I cook mine at 275-300 on the dome and they are normally ready at 195-ish. Brisket is funny; As much as we say "cook to temp" around here, brisket is really "cook to feel". make sure the temp probe slides in the thickest part of the FLAT (if you aren't sure what this is, ask) like butter. Should happen anywhere from 190-200. You will find your briskets will be much more moist on the egg at a little higher cooking temps and a little shorter times. It's different than a big side box smoker so throw that thinking out. Try 275-300 and prepare for about 1-1.25 hrs per lb at those temps.
    I think you'll be happy

    Hey! I thought Travis was the Brisket King around here

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Little Steven we are into French Sauces now.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,961
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    Little Steven said:


    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

    I cook mine at 275-300 on the dome and they are normally ready at 195-ish. Brisket is funny; As much as we say "cook to temp" around here, brisket is really "cook to feel". make sure the temp probe slides in the thickest part of the FLAT (if you aren't sure what this is, ask) like butter. Should happen anywhere from 190-200. You will find your briskets will be much more moist on the egg at a little higher cooking temps and a little shorter times. It's different than a big side box smoker so throw that thinking out. Try 275-300 and prepare for about 1-1.25 hrs per lb at those temps.
    I think you'll be happy


    Hey! I thought Travis was the Brisket King around here


    Stirring the pot.......
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
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    Hear ye hear ye

    I will allow cen tex to comment on brisket. He kinda knows what he is doing.
    Be careful, man! I've got a beverage here.
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
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    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    I cook mine at 275-300 on the dome and they are normally ready at 195-ish. Brisket is funny; As much as we say "cook to temp" around here, brisket is really "cook to feel". make sure the temp probe slides in the thickest part of the FLAT (if you aren't sure what this is, ask) like butter. Should happen anywhere from 190-200. You will find your briskets will be much more moist on the egg at a little higher cooking temps and a little shorter times. It's different than a big side box smoker so throw that thinking out. Try 275-300 and prepare for about 1-1.25 hrs per lb at those temps.
    I think you'll be happy

    Hey! I thought Travis was the Brisket King around here
    Stirring the pot.......
    Moi?
    :-/

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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