Brisket help

[njbackyard]

Hi, im new to smoking...anyone know if it is possible to develop bark on brisket after unwrapping post-crutch? Maybe pull and unwrap at 190 and put back on smoker tI'll 205? Or am I too late for good bark? Thanks!

 

[SmokinAl]

You should have developed good bark before wrapping.

If you like thick bark I wouldn't bother to wrap.

Or if your going to wrap it use butcher paper instead of foil, it will keep the bark from getting as soft.

Al

 

[njbackyard]

Thanks Al. Any thoughts on whether or not finishing it unwrapped will help develop color? Sounds like no?

 

[SmokinAl]

Yes it will give the bark a darker color & firm it up.

Al

 

[njbackyard]

Thanks - will give it a shot.

 

[hardcookin]

Al is spot on!!
By any chance are you cooking with a water pan. That could hender you developing bark.

 

[njbackyard]

Indeed I am....used cola and ACV. Just got to 190 and unwrapped/removed the pan/threw back on 225 smoker. Planning on attentively spritzing my way through the next 15 degrees....