I put a 15" brisket on the smoke yesterday afternoon at 5:30 pm. I'm using a Weber Performer with a Vortex and coals around the perimeter with hickory chunks. I checked it every couple hours through the night. Twice, the coals were so low that my temp dropped to around 100° or a little lower. I'm 19 hours in now and still not reaching even 180° IT. It's threatening a downpour which means I'll have even more trouble maintaining heat.
I've never foiled a brisket for the finish. Could someone who has done please tell me if the foil will speed up the cook, please? I'm shooting for the golden 205° but don't want to have to stand in a downpour to babysit the fire.
TIA
I've never foiled a brisket for the finish. Could someone who has done please tell me if the foil will speed up the cook, please? I'm shooting for the golden 205° but don't want to have to stand in a downpour to babysit the fire.
TIA
