1st Brisket underway

Pat20001

I have my first brisket underway. 10lb choice packer. I hope this goes well. 

lousubcap

It will go extremely well-just don't over-think it.  If you are running around 270*F +/-  then figure on about an hour per lb but that is just a swag.  The key is when the thickest part of the flat probes "like buttah".  Pay no attention to the point-it will likely cook faster and be "hotter" if you look.  Don't look-and if you look "don't care".  It is just along for the ride.
Should you finish early FTC is your friend but that can be a "down the road" post.  I love brisket cooks-firing one up in around seven hours myself.  About the most enjoyable cook you can have-

MeTed

Nice, good luck. Enjoy the overnighter!

Pat20001

Thanks lousubcap!!!

Hawg Fan

Looks like the beginning to some good eats to me.

SGH

Standing by for the finale. 

Smokinpig

Good luck. I did my first last weekend. 

blind99

How's it going? (Yes there are complete strangers out there who are concerned about your brisket)

JohnnyTarheel

How's the smell so far?

Pat20001

http://eggheadforum.com/profile/blind99 The brisket is going well. I put it on yesterday around 830pm CT. It's at 177 degrees right now. I cooking at 250. 

Pat20001

@ JohnnyTarheel the smell is great. I promised myself that I would not peek until 195 degrees.