brisket

[yuqilora]

I smoked a brisket yesterday and when I went to cut it was more like pulled pork than brisket any ideas on what I might have done wrong

 

[mike243]

Welcome to the site, you didn't do any thing wrong but without the cook details its hard to guess , if you cooked to long that's 1 reason, if you wrapped and added liquid it steamed it, watching the temps the last 10-15 degree is tough without a accurate remote therm, I don't normally wrap but wrapping works well for a lot of folks trying to get moist tender meat, all meat is different and there are a lot of variables, bet it was still great eating though,

 

[SmokinAl]

Nothing wrong with pulled brisket!
Al

 

[SmokinEdge]

I smoked a brisket yesterday and when I went to cut it was more like pulled pork than brisket any ideas on what I might have done wrong

What was the internal temperature when you pulled the brisket out of the smoker? The perfect final temp can vary from brisket to brisket. Once my IT gets to 195 I watch it carefully and probe for that butter feel. Usually the brisket is ready between 200-205* if internal temp goes higher the meat will shred.

 

[Jersey Jimbo]

Same as stated above, I start with the probing at 190, then every5 degree increase to me this is the most important to having the best brisket. When you probe it and your probe slides right in with little to no resistance pull it let it rest and enjoy. If you want pulled brisket take it to 210-215 and you will have pulled brisket. Just my 2 cents on what works for me