1st brisket smoke

[Jake1115]

So I am smoking my 1st brisket today on my Masterbuilt 30" electric smoker. 5.2 lb brisket flat. After 6 hours internal temp reached 170. I wrapped in 2 layers of unlined butcher paper. Since wrapping, about 30 minutes, internal temp has dropped to 161 and stayed there. Is that normal after wrapping?

 

[mike243]

Yes it took some heat out of the meat and smoker it will catch back up

 

[SmokinAl]

Yep, you have to be very patient with brisket. It can be very aggravating!
Al

 

[Jake1115]

ThanksMike! Starting to catch up now, up to about 180

 

[Jake1115]

Yes it can Al, as I'm learning. I've done a bunch of pork butts and chicken and what not, brisket is a while different animal. More time for beer!!

 

[lancep]

So how did it come out? As Al said patience is key.

 

[RiversideSm0ker]

Yes, lets see some pics of that delicious brisket if you can get the grease off of your fingers long enough to snap a few that is, lol.

George

 

[Jake1115]

Sorry for the late response fellas, the finished product was not exactly perfect. I think my internal probe is a bit off so it dried out a little bit. It tasted ok but was a little dry, which I expected, there wasn't much for on it. Not bad for my first atrempt!