Well here goes...

Gandolf

I'm trying my first ever brisket flat today. I had intended to take another shot at pizza, but my wife brought pizza home on Friday night so I decided to wait. Walking through BJ's yesterday and they had some decent looking flats at a good price, so decided to hold my nose and jump in! Using Elder Ward's brisket how to. I've got it nearly stabalized now at about 240 or so, hickory chunks for flavor. It was about 5 pounds and I expect it to take about 7 or 8 hours. Here's hoping!

Nature Boy

Gandolf,
Sounds great. Does not get much better than a brisket. My guess is you are lookng at 10 hours. But I will hope right along witchya![p]Enjoy it!
Chris

Gandolf

Nature Boy,
It's been on for four and half hours and is currently at 163. What temp can I expect the plateau? Thanks

Nature Boy

Gandolf,
Sounds like the plateau be goin' on rot now!
Have fun!
Chris

Gandolf

Nature Boy,
Sure does! It's steady at 163 for about 30 minutes now. this could be cool.

Nature Boy

Gandolf,
Eat some for me! I'll have a beer and a ribeye steak in your honor.[p]Chris