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Brisket Help

RustyBeavers
RustyBeavers Posts: 39
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Hi everyone,

i am attempting another prime brisket from Costco this weekend, and want to improve. My last cook went ok, but I think I may have over/undercooked it and I am not sure which. Can anyone share some advice based on the pictures? My guess is I overcooked based on some of it starting to fall apart. I think I put too much focus on trying to hit the around 200 IT mark versus trying to get the probe test down. 


Dallas, TX

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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,326
    It's hard to tell from pictures.  But if it fell apart, it was overcooked.  Some (probably 60%) briskets are done before they hit 200.  Some are not.  Trust the probe.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 37,914
    And the probe in the thick part of the flat is the key to the finish-line.  The point is just along for the ride.  FWIW-

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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Agree with the above.  Also, make sure you let it rest for 20-30 min before placing in a cooler if you are going the FTC route.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • RustyBeavers
    RustyBeavers Posts: 39
    saluki2007 said:
    Agree with the above.  Also, make sure you let it rest for 20-30 min before placing in a cooler if you are going the FTC route.
    I think this may of been part of my problem. I quickly pulled it right off the egg and right into a couple hour FTC, I was scared of it dropping too low in temp. I’ll let it rest first next time 
    Dallas, TX

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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    RustyBeavers said:
    saluki2007 said:
    Agree with the above.  Also, make sure you let it rest for 20-30 min before placing in a cooler if you are going the FTC route.
    I think this may of been part of my problem. I quickly pulled it right off the egg and right into a couple hour FTC, I was scared of it dropping too low in temp. I’ll let it rest first next time 
    I've made that mistake.  On the other hand if it hasn't quite released you can throw it right into the FTC and let it finish up that way if you are getting short on time.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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