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juniorhtx · Jan 4, 2015

I'm about to smoke a 3.5 pound flat half brisket in my 1500 watt vertical smoker
any advice and/or instruction would be greatly appreciated (temp, time)

hamrhead1971 · Jan 4, 2015

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gary s · Jan 4, 2015

Good evening and welcome to the forum, from a windy and cold day here in East Texas. Lots of great people with tons of information on just about everything.

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bear55 · Jan 4, 2015

I always plan for 1 hour per pound plus 2 hours for a brisket. I also always foil at 165 internal temp. I pull at 195-197 and into an ice chest for at least an hour before slicing. This has never failed me. Good luck and welcome to the forum.

gary s · Jan 4, 2015

Sorry I am a stick burner,

Gary

bbq1950 · Jan 4, 2015

Welcome from Minnesota, bone chilling cold here. Don't know much about electric smokers.
Just wanted to welcome you. You'll find a wealth of information here.

gary s · Jan 5, 2015

How did it turn out ?

Gary

themule69 · Jan 5, 2015

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juniorhtx · Jan 6, 2015

Thanks all for the warm welcome.
I haven't done the brisket yet, but today is the day.will start this afternoon and have it for dinner.
so being that I need an internal of 160 what temp do we suggest I set the smoker at? It's not a big roast, like I said it's a 3.5 pound flat half

wolfman1955 · Jan 6, 2015

If you only take that briskey to 160 IT it will be like shoe leather!! Foil at 165 internal temp. I would pull at off the smoker at 195-197 and into an ice chest for at least an hour before slicing. Run your smoker at 225 to 250.
Keep Smokin!!!
Wolf

juniorhtx · Jan 6, 2015

This may be stupid to ask but U guys keep saying ice chest. You mean an empty one right? Just to set the brisket in to hold heat?

wolfman1955 · Jan 6, 2015

juniorhtx said:
This may be stupid to ask but U guys keep saying ice chest. You mean an empty one right? Just to set the brisket in to hold heat?

Yes no ice, The isulation will help keep the meat warm. Most of the time I will even dump a big pan of realy hot {not boiling} water in the cooler to prewarm it then right before putting the meat in I dump all of the water out. I also put enough old bath towels in with the meat to fill the cooler to help hold the heat in.
Keep Smokin!!!
Wolf

gary s · Jan 6, 2015

I Smoke at 225 internal temp needs to be 200 -205 then rest wrapped in a couple old towels in an empty and dry ice chest, If you don't have an ice chest just a couple of old towels and on the counter for a short time will do

Gary

juniorhtx · Jan 6, 2015

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juniorhtx · Jan 6, 2015

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Jan 6, 2015

1 hour in

gary s · Jan 6, 2015

Off to a good start Keep us posted

Gary

juniorhtx · Jan 6, 2015

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Jan 6, 2015

its done, and it's juicy and tasty lol
thanks for the advice I'm very happy with the results and I didn't even put bbq sauce on it.

gary s · Jan 6, 2015

Nice ! Looks Tasty

Gary

juniorhtx · Jan 6, 2015

Thx Gary and everyone else that gave me starter advice

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