First brisket in a MES 40" Need help.

[new2smoken]

12.5 lb brisket cooked at 225 is at 171 deg after only 6 hours.  is this normal?  What temp should i wrap it and what temp should i pull it?

Thanks

 

[daveomak]

Shanan, morning... Sorry about being late here...   Foiling can be done after a few hours of smoke... Then cook to desired IT...  Usually 195 - 210, depends on how tender you want it..    Dave

 

[wneill20]

As they say BBQ is done when done. I never cook by temp always by look and feel, wrap when the bark is set and has a mahogany look you can tell by running your finger over the meat no rub on finger good to go, usually at the four hour mark. As for being done I prob when it slides in like a warm muffin time to pull and rest. Good luck

 

[new2smoken]

Thanks.  that is exactly what i did.  i wraped it in foil and put into the oven on warm.  Turned out great!

 

[smker]

Congrats on on the first round with the brisket, good job show some pics of it