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Brisket and Maverick Probe Wires?

QDude
QDude Posts: 1,070
edited August 2012 in EggHead Forum
I am going to do my first brisket tomorrow on my XL.  I thought that I would use the Maverick 732.  Where should I put the probe in the 10 pound brisket - thick part of the flat?  Also, do I need to wrap the probe wires with foil where they will be pinched between the lid and base?  Thanks for your advice!

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  • bigphil
    bigphil Posts: 1,390
    i would use the thick part of the flat as for the wires i don't wrap mine and haven't had a problem yet . i guess the key word is yet 
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  • Aviator
    Aviator Posts: 1,757
    I wrap my wires for sanitary reasons. I just peel and discard the foil after the cook and wipe down the probe with alcohol several times. done!

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  • travisstrick
    travisstrick Posts: 5,002
    Put the probe wherever it is easiest. You should only use the maverick to know when you are close. Once the meat reaches about 180, I would start poking with a fork to test for tenderness. That is the true test for a done brisket.

    I never wrap my wires. 
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