Minimum Rest Time for brisket

Bubba Gup · 07-14-2019, 02:18 PM

I have a 12 lb packer that feels like it will be done around 6. What’s the minimum rest time on this sucker?

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ClintHTX · 07-14-2019, 02:27 PM

Let it rest on your counter till it hits 150 or so. That’s what bludawg reccomenda

sliding_billy · 07-14-2019, 04:01 PM

In my opinion, it has a lot to do with the temp you cooked at. If you went hot and fast, you will want to rest it like Clint mentioned to stop the cook process and then re-wrap and rest it for at least another hour (preferably an hour and 1/2 or longer) wrapped. If you went low and slow, 1/2 hour to an hour rest will do OK wrapped.

Monkey Uncle · 07-14-2019, 07:37 PM

I do briskets low and slow, no wrap, until they probe tender. They only need a 1/2 hour or so resting on the counter.

mikemci · 07-14-2019, 10:33 PM

My minimum is 2 hrs. Aim for 3-4 hrs. when planning my cook.

thirdeye · 07-14-2019, 11:03 PM

Yep, 2 hours is my minimum resting time. I do let the internal drop to 175°, then re-seal the foil and move to an insulated cooler. 4 hours is my preferred resting time.

nsantole · 07-16-2019, 10:19 AM

I let mine rest wrapped and placed in a cooler for 2-4 hours....if I can wait that long.

rus_bro · 07-16-2019, 10:53 AM

If you can squeeze atleast 1.5 hrs, do it.

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Pedro7 · 07-16-2019, 02:19 PM

2 minimum for me as well. Preferably 3-4 as the others have said.

Jason TQ · 07-16-2019, 04:30 PM

In a pinch I've done 30mins and it works fine. Actually had a few briskets at events that got close to turn ins and did quite well, so nothing wrong with a shorter rest and just letting it straight vent.

sudsandswine · 07-16-2019, 06:10 PM

My main goal with resting a brisket is that it doesnt steam a bunch...well at all...when I slice it. Cuz that steam is moisture I want to keep in the meat. The time for that occur varies based on cooking and holding methods. Usually its at least an hour on the counter, longer if held in a cooler or something that retains its heat.

Lahawk1 · 07-17-2019, 06:24 AM

It depends on how hungry I am.

07-14-2019, 02:18 PM	#1
Bubba Gup On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-06-10 Location: Stewartstown, PA	Minimum Rest Time for brisket I have a 12 lb packer that feels like it will be done around 6. What’s the minimum rest time on this sucker? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-14-2019, 02:27 PM	#2
ClintHTX is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-24-11 Location: Granbury, Texas	Let it rest on your counter till it hits 150 or so. That’s what bludawg reccomenda __________________ Stick burner.

07-14-2019, 04:01 PM	#3
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	In my opinion, it has a lot to do with the temp you cooked at. If you went hot and fast, you will want to rest it like Clint mentioned to stop the cook process and then re-wrap and rest it for at least another hour (preferably an hour and 1/2 or longer) wrapped. If you went low and slow, 1/2 hour to an hour rest will do OK wrapped. __________________ Custom Offset/GMG Davy Crockett/Vision Kamado/Blackstone 36"/Weber 22" "redhead"/WSM 14.5" X2/Jumbo Joe/Pit Boss Copperhead/KCBS

07-14-2019, 10:33 PM	#5
mikemci Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-19-13 Location: Live Oak, Texas	My minimum is 2 hrs. Aim for 3-4 hrs. when planning my cook. __________________ 55 gal.UDS stick burner mini WSM red Thermapen There are two kinds of countries in the world, those that use the metric system and the one that sent men to the moon and back.

07-14-2019, 11:03 PM	#6
thirdeye somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming	Yep, 2 hours is my minimum resting time. I do let the internal drop to 175°, then re-seal the foil and move to an insulated cooler. 4 hours is my preferred resting time. __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *Barbecuist ~ Charcuterist ~ KCBS Master Judge & CTC* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal, SnS Deluxe Kettle Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery “The problem with quotes on the Internet is that it's hard to verify their authenticity” ~ Abraham Lincoln

07-14-2019, 07:37 PM	#4
Monkey Uncle is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-26-14 Location: Somewhere, somehow	I do briskets low and slow, no wrap, until they probe tender. They only need a 1/2 hour or so resting on the counter.

07-16-2019, 10:19 AM	#7
nsantole Found some matches. Join Date: 03-05-19 Location: lancaster, Pa Name/Nickname : Hammer	I let mine rest wrapped and placed in a cooler for 2-4 hours....if I can wait that long.

07-16-2019, 10:53 AM	#8
rus_bro Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-15-16 Location: Humble, Tx	If you can squeeze atleast 1.5 hrs, do it. rb __________________ Shirley Patio : WSM : Kettle : Weber Genesis - KCBS CBJ - Smoke On The Bayou BBQ Team

07-16-2019, 02:19 PM	#9
Pedro7 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-22-18 Location: Northern NJ Name/Nickname : Pete	2 minimum for me as well. Preferably 3-4 as the others have said. __________________ Pete @twinningbbqnj - Meadow Creek TS250, Humphrey's Battle Box, PBC, GMG, Weber Kettle

07-16-2019, 04:30 PM	#10
Jason TQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	In a pinch I've done 30mins and it works fine. Actually had a few briskets at events that got close to turn ins and did quite well, so nothing wrong with a shorter rest and just letting it straight vent. __________________ -Jason I didn't choose D-Canoe life..........

07-16-2019, 06:10 PM	#11
sudsandswine Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-23-12 Location: Kansas City	My main goal with resting a brisket is that it doesnt steam a bunch...well at all...when I slice it. Cuz that steam is moisture I want to keep in the meat. The time for that occur varies based on cooking and holding methods. Usually its at least an hour on the counter, longer if held in a cooler or something that retains its heat. __________________ Shirley Fab 250g trailer \| Primo XL kamado \| [COLOR="Red"]Red[/COLOR] Weber Limited Edition kettle + 26” kettle \| Clonesaker PDS (pretty drum smoker)

07-17-2019, 06:24 AM	#12
Lahawk1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-05-16 Location: Springridge LA	It depends on how hungry I am.