Rest after smoking

pablo305

Smoked a 16 lb wagwu brisket at 225. Expected time was 17 hours, but it was ready in 12. Now resting in a cooler. Any thoughts on the cook time and how long the meat should rest? Last question. Cook fat side up or down?

JohnInCarolina

Four hours is a decent rest time many swear by, but I think you can rest as little as two hours and as long as six.  You can go longer if you’ve really got a decent cooler and it’s packed in there with towels.  

leemschu

I rested a brisket 8 one time. Ended up being ready in like 8 hours some how. It was not bad. Still pretty warm when I sliced it.

GlennM

I rested mine in my oven wrapped set at 170. Left it there about 6 hours and it was fantastic