First brisket flat. Is this temp right?

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kurd2408

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Aug 27, 2014
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Colorado
So doing my first ever brisket. Its a 3.5lb flat. I'm very excited cause brisket is my favorite BBQ meat. I'm following Bearcarvers method from a few years ago. He had a 3.75lb flat. I put the meat on at 7:15 with plans of eating around 6ish. Should be right on with his timeline. Flameboss is set to 230. My concern is its 9:30 now and meat is already showing 144. I'm guessing it will start to slow down in the 150s but does this seam way too fast a temp climb? I'm planning on wrapping at 160 and I'll double check the temp with a second probe at that time. Bearcarver didn't hit 160 until 1:30, but at this rate I'll be there by 11 it seams. I definitely need an experienced opinion. Also I put fat cap up If that makes a difference? If it seams to be ready fast should I skip wrapping?

Thanks
 
Well just goes to show how important experience is. Its now 11:30 and I'm at 147. Been stall in through the 140s. Guess its gonna be on time.
 
 
Every piece of meat is different!

Al
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A 6 pound brisket this weekend may take a LOT longer than the 6 pounder did last weekend.  Whole muscle meats have a mind of their own when taking the smoke bath...
 
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