Brisket done too soon!

[psycho dad]

Hey Guys, 

I put on a 4 lb brisket last night about 1:00, thinking it would be done in the afternoon. I was going to let it rest 2-3 hours and have for dinner.

 Unfortunately, brisket was done at 11:00.

Should I leave it in the cooler covered in towels all day, or refrigerate and reheat?

What is the best method for reheating?

thanks.

 

[donegotfat]

Wrapped in towels, and then the negative space filled in the cooler with other towels or pillows will allow a larger brisket to hold its heat for 5+ hours. A 4Lb. should hold for close to that maybe as long.

If that fits in your window for the meal, you should be fine.

 

[chef jimmyj]

In the cooler now. Double foil and towels or blankets to fill gaps will keep it hot about 5 hours or so. Even if the IT drops below 140, don't sweat it as you went in Sterile and no bacteria is going to get in a sealed cooler, work it's way through the towels, drill through two layer of foil and have the time or energy to multiply...You will be fine...JJ

 

[SmokinAl]

Or you could just double foil it & put it in a 170 degree oven until it's time to eat.

Al

 

[psycho dad]

thanks for the help guys!

It should be okay in the cooler.