Brisket question

Hook_emHornsfan_74

Was planning on having some people over Sunday for an end of the summer pool party and I am planning on cooking a brisket. More people are coming than I thought. What does everyone here recommend size wise for an XLBGE?  Ready set go!!!

SoCalTim

Go big, 14 lbs +

Rusty412

And give yourself plenty of time for the cook, you can always FTC until the guests arrive.

ar15203

I did an 18 on my xl

Hook_emHornsfan_74

Rusty412 said:

And give yourself plenty of time for the cook, you can always FTC until the guests arrive.

I did a 15 lb packer first time. Just didn't know how much bigger I could go. 

lousubcap

You can always drape the brisket over a brick or inverted roast rack until shrinkage takes over.  Just make sure that if any meat is exposed to direct heat you give it good foil protection.