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Yes, just be patient and keep temps. ~225°...don't rush it, if ANYTHING, wrap it in foil to a temp of 200° them rest covered for ~an houror two... PATIENCE<PATIENCE<PAYIENCE, do not raise the heat either...PATIENCE.
Smokingal,
One and a half hours per pound is really more of a guideline. When it comes to smoking, every piece of meat is different. You have to go by the internal temperature of the meat.
For brisket (and holy cow! 17 pounds is huge! But go big or go home, I always say) you want to go to an internal temp of 190°-195° for slicing, 200°-205° for pulling. Many people smoke until it hits 160°-165°, then wrap it tightly in foil and continue w/o smoke until it hits the desired temperature.
Be aware that when it gets somewhere between 140° and 155°, it will hit the "stall", and might sit at that temperature for hours. Sometimes they even go down a degree or two. But Oldschoolbbq is right, don't try to rush it along. It's at that point when the tough collagens in the connective tissues are converting into softer gelatins. How long it takes depends on how much it has to convert. Just be extra patient, and let it do its thing.
After it hits the desired temp, take it off the smoker, wrap it in a large towel, and set the whole thing into an empty ice chest (or an off oven, in a pinch) and let it rest for at least an hour.
The biggest brisket I ever did was a 15 pounder from Costco. I think it took 26 hours. So just roughly gauge your start time to when you want it to finish. Keep in mind that it's okay to finish ahead of schedule. It will stay warm in the chest for hours.
Hope this helps.
One and a half hours per pound is really more of a guideline. When it comes to smoking, every piece of meat is different. You have to go by the internal temperature of the meat.
For brisket (and holy cow! 17 pounds is huge! But go big or go home, I always say) you want to go to an internal temp of 190°-195° for slicing, 200°-205° for pulling. Many people smoke until it hits 160°-165°, then wrap it tightly in foil and continue w/o smoke until it hits the desired temperature.
Be aware that when it gets somewhere between 140° and 155°, it will hit the "stall", and might sit at that temperature for hours. Sometimes they even go down a degree or two. But Oldschoolbbq is right, don't try to rush it along. It's at that point when the tough collagens in the connective tissues are converting into softer gelatins. How long it takes depends on how much it has to convert. Just be extra patient, and let it do its thing.
After it hits the desired temp, take it off the smoker, wrap it in a large towel, and set the whole thing into an empty ice chest (or an off oven, in a pinch) and let it rest for at least an hour.
The biggest brisket I ever did was a 15 pounder from Costco. I think it took 26 hours. So just roughly gauge your start time to when you want it to finish. Keep in mind that it's okay to finish ahead of schedule. It will stay warm in the chest for hours.
Hope this helps.
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17 lbs! Sounds like a lot of burnt ends to me! http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/124795/burnt-ends
Like Stan said, "Patience!" One that big might go longer so give yourself plenty of time. What kind of smoker are you using?
I see this is your first post here, when you get a minute would you do us a favor and go to "Roll Call" and introduce yourself so we can get to know you and give you a proper welcome, also would you add your location to your profile, we like knowing where you are when we talk to you, Thanks!
Like Stan said, "Patience!" One that big might go longer so give yourself plenty of time. What kind of smoker are you using?
I see this is your first post here, when you get a minute would you do us a favor and go to "Roll Call" and introduce yourself so we can get to know you and give you a proper welcome, also would you add your location to your profile, we like knowing where you are when we talk to you, Thanks!
artysmoker
Newbie
I'm doing a 17 pounder for the super bowl. Was hoping to see how this one turned out in the end...
If you want a 17 #er done for the super bowl you better be heating your smoker up right now..
rpmrn
Fire Starter
Lol good point. I think I'll give that a try on my next brisket to see how it turns out.
bear55
Master of the Pit
I smoke briskets all the time. I plan for one hour per pound plus two hours at 235. I always wrap mine at 165 IT and take them to 195-197 before pulling them and into an empty ice chest for at least one hour and three hours will not hurt. If you are pulling or chopping then take the brisket to 203-205.
Good luck
Richard
Good luck
Richard
artysmoker
Newbie
artysmoker
Newbie
I'm actually a little concerned at how fast it's gething up there. I did sear it in the beginning. It'seems been on about 2:20 and already at 130 and has been between 220 and 250... Thoughts?
artysmoker
Newbie
So I tried searing this sicker for a few minutes at the beginning. I pit it on at 10:23 last night and here at 7:13 am already at 169. Even with my fire dying out and temp going a little backwards for about an hour. Seems like my fastest brisket so far. Usually mine are done late. This time I thought well, nothing wrong with having it done an hour or two early, but this will be doNE waay before that...
artysmoker
Newbie
bear55
Master of the Pit
It will hold nicely in an ice chest foil wrapped and wrapped in towels for at least 3 hours and still be piping hot. If you are worried about finishing early then you could pull it wrap in foil and finish in the oven.
artysmoker
Newbie
artysmoker
Newbie
So I didn't foil it, but I put a roast rack above and below and towels outside of that to insulate a little while but not steam it.
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