4.5 lb packer brisket

[Carpenter Gary]

Hello all, I have a 4 and 1/2 lb packer brisket I got from a steer that our family butchered from our farm wondering on how to smoke this on my pellet smoker I've smoked 12 to 15 lb packers before but I'm a little worried about drying this little guy out any tips or suggestions? I generally smoke my briskets at 225 degrees and normally pull them when they're tender with a probe which is generally around 195 to 205 but I've never smoked one this small

 

[disco]

I have done an 8 pound with good results. It should be fine!

 

[jcam222]

I like hot and fast for brisket now. 275-300 until prove tender around 205. Maybe try that and wrap at 165 ish. You could always inject with some broth if you think it’s a bit lean too.