My 1st brisket- when should I start?

Unknown

I have a 6 lb brisket, and guests showing up at 3:00 pm tomorrow. Would it be best to get up early and start the briskit at 6 am, or cook it overnight and possibly have it sit for a few hours before my friends come over?[p]Thanks,[p]Skooter

nikkig

Skooter,
We just did a 6.5 pounder the other night. It cooked for 15 hours at 250. Our set up was: original BGE grate, drip pan, second grate with brisket on that one. It was the best brisket we have ever cooked. Good Luck!

Unknown

nikkig,[p]Thanks for the advice- I should go overnight if the brisket will take that long. [p]I'll let you know how it goes![p]-Skooter[p]

The Naked Whiz

Skooter,
If your brisket is done early, wrap it in foil, wrap that in a heavy beach/bath towel, and put the whole thing into a cooler. No ice. :-) It will stay hot a long time until you are ready to carve.[p]TNW

haywyre

nikkig,
In your setup. Were you using fire bricks between the grids?[/b]