Wanted to get it to 200. The degraded and dissolved proteins from the brisket’s juices will thicken ever so slightly, which slows down how fast the juice pours out of the meat when you first cut into it. Brisket is a tough cut because it comes from the part of the cow just above the legs. Took a bit to get more fuel going and the brisket dropped down to 180 in the process. The temperature at which you will smoke the brisket may vary depending on the size and the fatness of the brisket. Check the internal temperature of the brisket. By wrapping, we are referring to wrapping with aluminum foil, a process that has been termed, “Texas … The final prep. This means that the cooking time may vary considerably. While not all pitmasters wrap their meat in the final stages of a cook—in barbecue circles, wrapping in foil is known as the “Texas crutch”—wrapping is an effective way of finishing a long cooking time without drying out the meat and keeping a steady internal temperature. Now if there is anything that can start an argument, it is whether it is acceptable to wrap briskets during the cooking process. Once your Brisket reaches the ideal temperature (165°F), take it out and wrap it with an aluminum foil. For best results, smoke the brisket for about 1 hour and 15 minutes per pound. I wrapped it in parchment paper. The reason why you want to rest the brisket is that it allows the juices of the meat to thicken slightly. Wrapping also captures the meat’s fat and juices, so they can be reabsorbed once the meat is … Wrap in butcher paper and continue cooking until 200-205°F and probe tender. Wrapped the flat at 8am. Let it rest for at least 15 minutes before you apply the final touches then wrap it back up with the foil and let it sit. The brisket can range between 5-15 pounds. If it has reached about 180-185°F, remove the brisket from the smoker. It got to about 191 internal temp around 10:30/11:00 when the WSM dropped temps to 200. You can wrap the brisket after around 4-6 hours or you can cook for 11 or 12 hours and never need to wrap it. Rest it for between 1-2 hours. When the internal temperature of your brisket hits around 150°F -170°F the temperature can stall as the brisket tightens up and squeezes out moisture. If you have the time, remove the still aluminum or paper-wrapped brisket and wrap it in a beach towel. Put the brisket on the smoker with the fat side facing up. Cook the brisket fat-side down at 250-275°F to an internal temperature of 165°F. This week’s Texas Barbecue class was about briskets with the focal point of comparing wrapped versus non-wrapped briskets. At noon I added ribs and the brisket went down to 170. For a true Texas-style brisket, use equal amounts kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper for the rub. It all comes down to fire management and personal preference. It was about 170 before wrapping. When I cook brisket, I prefer to cook a whole packer brisket. Put the double wrapped meat into an empty cooler. Brisket requires both a low and steady pit temperature—Franklin uses 275°F (135°C) but we used a slightly lower and slower pit temp that gave us more control in our smaller smoker: 250°F (121°C). Beef Smoking Times and Temperature Chart. Allow the brisket to come to room temperature for about an hour before putting it in the smoker. Rest in paper for 30 minutes before slicing. Brisket (packer) Amount: 14-18 pounds; Smoker Temp: 225°-250°F; Time: 12-18 hours; Internal Temp/Doneness: 205°F . The final prep consists of making a BBQ sauce to enhance the flavor of the Brisket even further. Brisket (flat) Amount: 6-8 pounds; Smoker Temp: 225°-250°F; Time: 8-10 hours; Internal Temp/Doneness: 205°F . Patience is key.