anybody? - a little help with my first brisket?

[laveen1]

7 1/2 lb Angus Cert Beef. Been smoke cooking in my UDS for 7 1/2 hrs. Grill temp mostly around 210 to 250, a couple of short 270, 280, etc. Right now its at 255. I mopped it 4 times in the last 4 1/2 hrs, and moved it once to replenish the coal. As of about 5 min ago the internal temp said 170. Should I just let it go until about 185?

I would appreciate an experienced comment or two.

 

[Harbormaster]

Temp is a guideline. You want to cook it until it is probe tender.
Slide a probe into the flat from the side and if it feels like "buddah" it's done.
Briskets plateau just like butts.

 

[gtr]

Cook it 'till it's tender - it's a different temp for each brisket, but normally an IT of 200 and above - can be 190, but I've never seen that myself. My highest was either 211 or 217 - can't remember. You'll know it's tender when a probe slides in with little to no resistance. You're getting pretty close - don't take it off too soon.

More info than you'll ever need here.

My favorite brisket thread and the reason I joined this site.

 

[laveen1]

Thanks for your replies.

I think you saved my brisket. I was getting nervous and was all set to take it off, but now I'll just probe & also wait for a higher temp.

 

[gtr]

I'm no expert, but I'm guessing the #1 cause of farked up brisket is taking it off too soon. It's kind of a counterintuitive process.
Just think of it as cooking that farker till it gives up.

 

[landarc]

I agree with the other guys have said.

 

[VoodoChild]

Just think of it as cooking that farker till it gives up.

HA HA Perfect !!!!! Brilliant !!! Said best !!!! Bravo !11 I like it . :clap2:

 

[BarbequeKansasCity]

I agree with the guys above. Keep it on the fire or wrap it now till it hit 200.then let it rest till it is below 170 wrapped up tight.

 

[---k---]

Temp is a guideline. You want to cook it until it is probe tender.
Slide a probe into the flat from the side and if it feels like "buddah" it's done.
Briskets plateau just like butts.

What excatly does buddah feel like?

 

[BBQchef33]

185 is my number to start probing.. I average 195-200 for cab briskets but some have to go to 210... awaygu is lower... sometimes @ 190 they are done.

 

[bigabyte]

I agree with all of the above.

 

[lazy butt]

well said everyone!

 

[Sammy_Shuford]

Not much left for me to say.