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Help with my brisket
CharleyR
Posts: 103
I'm doing a 10.5 full brisket, but am getting worried. I've read about the temp plateau, in fact I hit one at 171 internal temp at the 6 hr mark. It last about 2 hours. Now I seem to have hit another at the 9 hr mark, stuck at 181 for another 90 minutes. I really was hoping to avoid doing the TX crutch...what should I do
Large BGE 2013; Mini Max 2015; Adj Rig; DigiQ
Ample supply of bourbon and cigars!
Naperville, IL
Ample supply of bourbon and cigars!
Naperville, IL
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If @cazzy doesn't respond I will take a shot at it. Hopefully he is responding.
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. -
Is time a issue?
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
Status- Standing by.
The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. -
No, I have the rest of the night, if need be..Large BGE 2013; Mini Max 2015; Adj Rig; DigiQ
Ample supply of bourbon and cigars!
Naperville, IL -
leave it alone then. Mine stalled again at 184 today for 3 hours. I cranked it to 300 to get it through. It was a very stubborn brisky but not uncommon for them to stall twice.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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What temp you cookin at?LBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos
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No @cazzy here but make sure your internal thermo is checking the flat. The point has much more fat content and will run a good 10*F or more hotter than the flat. The key finish-line indicator is when you can probe the thickest part of the flat with no resistance. Depending on the quality of the brisket meat going in it can happen anywhere from the low-mid 180's to the low 200's. And if time is not an issue I would ride it neeked to the finish-line. FWIW-Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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I concur. Just let it do it's thing if time is not a factor. If not an absolute must try to avoid chasing temps when cooking brisket and whole hog as things can go south very quickly.
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
Status- Standing by.
The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. -
I'll add another +1 to if time isn't an issue let it ride.They/Them
Morgantown, PA
XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer - PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker -
Pull it off, place it in foil...then drench it with squeeze butter, agave, and honey. 8-} :^o @-)Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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Don't do that! @Cazzy is looking for an escape from his in-laws.cazzy said:Pull it off, place it in foil...then drench it with squeeze butter, agave, and honey. 8-}
They/Them
Morgantown, PA
XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer - PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker -
@cazzy is pulling your tail man. Don't do it. Let it ride.
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
Status- Standing by.
The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. -
Love my in-laws like they were my own parents! Freaking blessed mang.DMW said:Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ.... -
And I was trying to be helpful...BTW-@cazzy's out-laws just got a BGE for him to use on road trips...better to be lucky than good any day!Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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Pull it, cube it all, even the flat!! Apply a generous amount of Smack Yo Mamma!! and pour 4 bottles of KC Masterpiece. Toss back on the egg till it smells masterful! :-\" <:-PJust a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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Let nature take it's course since you have time. You'll be glad you did. Each of those tissues will reward you if you let them find their proper place in their own sweet time.
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Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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cazzy said:
Love my in-laws like they were my own parents! Freaking blessed mang.Pull it off, place it in foil...then drench it with squeeze butter, agave, and honey. 8-}
Don't do that! @Cazzy is looking for an escape from his in-laws.They/Them
Morgantown, PA
XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer - PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker -
Ok...I finally weathered my 2 plateau brisket smoke. All areas of it finally ranged from 195 to 203. Below is the pic of the final product. Thanks to all for your support. Happy Easter!Large BGE 2013; Mini Max 2015; Adj Rig; DigiQ
Ample supply of bourbon and cigars!
Naperville, IL -
Looks beautiful. Wish I had that right now!! Enjoy.Chester, MD
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