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Old 12-30-2007, 07:12 PM   #1
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I have a 6.5 lb flat to Q tomorrow. Assuming we eat at 6 PM, I should be fine if the thing hits the grill at 6:30 AM?
I'm thinking that if it finishes early I can cooler it, if it finishes on the late side it won't get the longest rest and that's OK.

Does this timing sound reasonable? I'd love to sleep a little later but...
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Old 12-30-2007, 07:23 PM   #2
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ewile, what are you cookin on and what temp do you like to work with? Also, do you plan on foil during the cook and then cooler for sure?
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Old 12-30-2007, 08:00 PM   #3
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I'm using a Weber one touch.
I'll be trying to keep the temps between 250 and 270-280 and will foil when the temp is 170 internal. That's the plan.
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Old 12-30-2007, 08:17 PM   #4
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At those temps, I would say you would be more than safe. And the gear is not an issue. I would however recommend temps in the 220 to 230 range, but that's just me. I like to drape bacon strips over the flat when I smoke it by itself. Again, just a preference but the added fat helps in my opinion. Plus, you can chop up the bacon after it's done and serve along with the brisket or add it to a pot of beans. Let us know how it turns out Brother.
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Old 12-30-2007, 09:03 PM   #5
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I wouldnt go that high on temp. Keep it between 220 and 230.

You will be more than fine with a 6am start time. But keep those temps down. 280 is way to hot.

all shall work out, and you will be able to fit in a nice nap.
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Have to agree with them. If you can keep them constant then you'll be done in no time. Bacon works great like Bob said above. I use a water pan with apple juice/water mix to keep things a little moist this time of the year.
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Old 12-30-2007, 09:37 PM   #7
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Thanks for the help guys. 6 AM alarm, meat in by 6:30 6:45 hopefully.
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Old 12-31-2007, 04:43 AM   #8
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I'll go with the classic answer, "It's done when it's done."

Anyway, sounds like the boys gave you some good advice. Don't forget the pics when you're done.
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Meat hit the grill at 7:20 AM. Internal temp is now 139 and the temp of the BBQ is 254.
I did drape with bacon since we had some in the house. I may just skip the foil. We'll see how things progress time-wise
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Bacon goes good with everything.

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ewile, keep us posted .....and....pics if possible. Good luck!!
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154 internal...having some trouble keeping the temp low right now in the BBQ it's at 305 with the bottom vent completely closed and the top vent half closed.
I think that I started with too much unlit coal under the lit and now it's burning like crazy.

Won't be adding any more fuel for a while...will get photos later.
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I project that it will hit 185 internal at 1:30. What temp do you plan on taking it off? 190-192?

When done, double wrap in foil, wrap some towels around it and put it in a cooler. It should stay warm for HOURS and be very tender and juicy for a 6:00 meal.
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154 internal...having some trouble keeping the temp low right now in the BBQ it's at 305 with the bottom vent completely closed and the top vent half closed.
I think that I started with too much unlit coal under the lit and now it's burning like crazy.

Won't be adding any more fuel for a while...will get photos later.
What are you cooking on? Can you take some coals out?
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