Brisket Smoking time

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fm2002

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Jul 22, 2013
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First post here guys.

Recently I had a Bday party for my wife where I bought (2) briskets. I ended up using only (1). The other I threw in the freezer, but because it was so big I had my butcher friend bandsaw it in half. My question is on my usual brisket smoking I do; 6 hours smoking at 220 than 12 hours in my oven at 220. Since my brisket is now half the size can I cut down on the times mentioned ???

Thanks
 
Yes, times will change with mass... however, cook to temp.  You now have a big incision that will leak juices as you start. IMHO , sear the edge then smoke to 165*F or so , then place in the oven. You will be cooking to temp. and not a time.

Use a dependable Thermometer and take it to 200*F for a good done Brisky.The oven takes the time out of the equation, go by temp. now.
 
+1 on that... Always go by internal temp. Briskets can be tough to work with. Only thing I would add is make sure your meat probe goes into the thickest part of the brisket and make your moves based on that. I also recommend slicing the thickest part (this will be juiciest) and then chopping up your thinnest parts (this will be driest) to be sauced up and put on a sandwich. Good luck!
 
Hoping to not have to start at 10pm, stay up til 4am smoking :(

Will try starting at 4-5am for a 5pm finish ??? I have a good probe Thermometer so monitoring internal temp shouldn't be a problem.

Good idea about searing the cut end !
 
FM,

OldschoolBBQ is a big brisket guy. He's done more than most have dreamed and helped me with some seasoning recommendations. He's gotch ya covered.
 
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  Stan will guide you in the right direction... 
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