Brisket Help

[Chris_R]

I'm smoking a small 3.62lb flat on the Weber, and I put it on at 11:30 this morning. Well about an hour ago it was at 160* and hovering. No problem, I've had this happen before. BUT now the temp has dropped to 154 within the past 20 minutes. My weber has been cruising at 225-250 the whole time too.

Is this normal? I have only done a handful of briskets and this is the first time I've had the internal temp drop off like that. Should I just press on? Suggestions?

thanks!

 

[Chris_R]

BTW, I stuck an instant read into it as well to double check the temp, and it was tough going in.

 

[Brian in Maine]

It happens. This is when all of the collagen is breaking down, and releasing a lot of liquid, and that can make the temp go down. At this point I usually foil a flat, with 1/4 cup of beef broth, then start probing at about 190*. Good luck!

 

[Chris_R]

thanks. I was about to just go ahead and foil it.

 

[Kevin]

It happens. This is when all of the collagen is breaking down, and releasing a lot of liquid, and that can make the temp go down. At this point I usually foil a flat, with 1/4 cup of beef broth, then start probing at about 190*. Good luck!

Good advice.

 

[Chris_R]

Foiled it and put some beef broth in with it, and since it has gone up to 165* Looks like dinner will be a little later than planned, but it's all good!

Thanks again!

 

[Chris_R]

we have success! didn't really get an awesome smoke ring, but the texture and flavor were spot on.

 

[LMAJ]

Nce job.

 

[Groundhog66]

Looks good :clap2:

 

[bigabyte]

Congrats! Looks good!

 

[Hub]

A smoke ring and $1.89 will get you a cup of coffee at Denny's. It's the flavor that counts. Glad it worked out.

 

[armor]

Everything looks great including the ring.

 

[altomari8868]

Looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am hungry just looking at it...........

 

[Brian in Maine]

That looks way better than my first few briskets. Congrats.

 

[Mister Bob]

Nice job on the brisket! Those small flats are harder to get right than a whole packer. Yours looks great! :thumb:

Happy New Year!

 

[Ron_L]

Nice looking brisket, Chris!