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Brisket advice?

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ATX
ATX Posts: 98
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Crashed out at 12:30 last night. Egg was chuggin along at 250. Brisket temp was 160. Woke up this morning and Egg temp had fallen to 150, brisket temp 140. Got the fire back up, but am wary about the brisket. This thing still good to eat or am I in botulism country? Thanks ya'll.
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  • Shiff
    Shiff Posts: 1,835
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    I think you're OK. Most people here seem to agree that a grid temp of 140 or below for more than 4 hours could cause problem. You were just above that.

    Let's see what others have to say.

    You might consider getting a remote thermometer. I use the Maverick ET-73 and keep it next to my bed during overnight cooks. I check it a few times during the night and don't have to get out of bed unless there is a problem. It has alarms which you can set to go off if it goes outside a range. It has 2 probes - one for the meat and one for the grid. Costs about $40 plus shipping at a number of places on the internet.
    Large BGE
    Barry, Lancaster, PA
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  • ATX
    ATX Posts: 98
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    Thanks man. I'll have to look into one of those. Funny thing is that I set my clock radio alarm to go off at 3am to check on the fire and slept right through it, even with the wife yellin', elbowin' & kickin' me! Haha.
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  • Bordello
    Bordello Posts: 5,926
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    This is about the best price I have ever seen on the ET 73 as suggested by Shiff.

    http://www.ikitchen.com/maresmth.html?CS_003=740477&CS_010=maresmth

    Good Luck,
    Bordello
    Oh, I have never ordered from them just so you know.
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  • Shiff
    Shiff Posts: 1,835
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    That is a great price.
    Large BGE
    Barry, Lancaster, PA
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