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Just my luck

sheetmetalpete
sheetmetalpete Posts: 277
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After almost a year of Egg ownership I finally decided to cook a brisket this past weekend.  I started with a prime 12 pounder from Costco.  I got up at O-dark thirty on Saturday night, lit the Egg and trimmed up the brisket.  After the Egg was stable at 250 degrees I put the brisket on and turned on the Party Q.

I came outside shortly after sunrise (about 4 hours later) to find the dome was at 350 deg.  I checked my controller and sure enough, I had it set for 350 instead of my desired 250.  Internal was already over 200 deg.  Immediately when I saw the internal temp I figured my thermometer was broken so I pulled out the instant read which confirmed it. 

Even after a wrap and several hours relaxing there was plenty of crispy and dry part of the flat.  No Sunday brisket dinner at my house. :s  There were a few salvageable slices so at least the whole thing isn't destined for the chili pot. 

On the bright side I learned to check my controller AFTER I turn it on.  
Glencoe, Minnesota
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  • CharleyR
    CharleyR Posts: 103
    Wow, that's really tough luck.  But I'm surprised that a 12 pounder hit 200 IT after just 4 hours...even at 350.  
    Large BGE 2013; Mini Max 2015; Adj Rig; DigiQ
    Ample supply of bourbon and cigars!
    Naperville, IL
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
     Sometimes chopped brisket, toasted buns, some great sauce, pickles and onions makes for a great sammie. Been there, done that a few times
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • SoCalTim
    SoCalTim Posts: 2,158
    Lucky for you, another Saturday is just a few days away. Take 2 / Lotsa of pic's please. Tim 
    I've slow smoked and eaten so much pork, I'm legally recognized as being part swine - Chatsworth Ca.
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  • Cookbook_Chip
    Cookbook_Chip Posts: 1,299
    SoCalTim said:
    Lucky for you, another Saturday is just a few days away. Take 2 / Lotsa of pic's please. Tim 
    Love this!  Another Saturday is always coming up!
    Lovin' my Large Egg since May 2012 (Richmond, VA) ... and makin' cookbooks at https://FamilyCookbookProject.com
    Stoker II wifi, Thermapen, and a Fork for plating photo purposes
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,901
    CharleyR said:
    Wow, that's really tough luck.  But I'm surprised that a 12 pounder hit 200 IT after just 4 hours...even at 350.  
    Me too. A 12 pounder in 4 hours!?
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  • sheetmetalpete
    sheetmetalpete Posts: 277
    It was 12 before I trimmed it.  I wasn't keeping an exact eye on the time but it was certainly under 5 hours.  It was still pretty crazy.
    Glencoe, Minnesota
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 35,455
    The point may have been just fine as the higher fat content saves it from those of use who try to tame the cow.  No comment on the point?  
    Regardless, a tough lesson learned but it coulda been worse.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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