Texas Smoked Brisket

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It didn't take long for us to pick up a pellet smoker to add to our outdoor RV kitchen. The pellet smoker took a little getting used to, coming from an offset smoker of 25 years but, getting the hang of it. Using a Traeger Pro 34 since we wanted to have additional room. If you are interested in the rub, we are more than happy to share, just send a message.

225 degrees - using Hickory Pellets
At 145 degrees (internal Temp) - wrapped in foil
At 205 degrees (internal temp) - pull from smoker
Rest the brisket in the foil until internal temp hits 170
Slice against the grain of the brisket
Figure an hour a pound for smoking at 225 degrees

gaziggy · Answer

Cook in foil till 145 degrees, and then when the meat gets to 205 degrees remove it, or the bbq is set to 205 degrees?

Sorry, I didn't think meat would get so hot.

I have a asmoke pellet stove with a temp probe and love it. While cooking a steak, once it clears 135 degrees, I take it off. Perfect every time. I have been tempted to try a brisket as I enjoy brisket at BBQ joints.

waltersfamily · Answer

I run the pellet smoker at 225 the entire time.
Once the internal temperature of the brisket reaches 145, then I wrap it in foil.
When the internal temperature hits 205, I take it off the smoker.
Crack the foil and let the brisket rest until the internal temperature drops to around 170, then slice it.

I start out with usually a 10-12 pound brisket, trim off the excess fat on the cap and slab and yield around 8 pounds. However, the overall smoking time is based off of original package weight so, the brisket will usually go for 10-12 hours overall.

Note, I also use a remote digital thermometer so, I can keep an eye on the temperature at all times.

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