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    Choices of Brisket

    So I was doing the daily run to Wally World (or at least seems daily) and saw they had a brisket for 1.96 a pound...the other ones we close to 3 bucks a pound...I am wondering if it was due to the amount of fat on it maybe?  Do they do that normally?  I just thought it seemed REALLY cheap. :)
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    Smoking a brisket (Basic Questions)

    Yeah think I fell into the trap of it getting to 165 or so and thinking it was done.  I am thinking of trying another one and once it gets to the 165 then do the wrap thing and put it back in.  How many hours of smoke do you all think is needed?  If I load the pan with chunks and it smokes for...
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    Brisket questions

    Thanks for the answer!  I am just amazed at how the time can vary so much.  I see one topic that a 15 lb. brisket is done in 11 hours where in another a 5 lb takes pretty close to the same time.  Is that normal??  I had thought 1-1.5 hr per lb to be the average?
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    Brisket questions

    OK smoking noob here.  Been reading the "Let's talk brisket" 1.) So using propane with wood chunks and water pan above.  For a 7-8 lb brisket how many pans of chunks will I need?  They break down slower than chips obviously.  Just keep the water pan filled?  2.) I think I am taking it out...
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    Smoking a brisket (Basic Questions)

    Ok so I browsed the "Let's talk brisket" for 15 pages or so and ran across a couple of questions:  (I am a noob so bear with me) I am using propane with the wood pan and a water pan above that.  I am buying the basic Sam's briskets.  I think 7-8 lbs?  I forgot to look.  So if I am understanding...
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