How to smoke a brisket flat only?

[mitthew]

As I'm mostly cooking for 3 people this works out better doing a 2.5-3 pound flat. And I prefer the flat cut. The first two I tried came out dry, I just got some wagyu tallow yesterday for when I wrap. Any suggestions? I cooked at 250 on offset smoker until the bark was good then wrapped, used water pan. Pulled off at 185 internal first time (I know too early) and 200 last time. Never was probe tender but I was aiming to not overcook. Never was jellowy or probed like butter

 

[SmokinAl]

Try this, many have & it works.

BRISKET FLAT, MY WAY

It's no secret that a lot of folks have a problem smoking a small well trimmed brisket flat. I to had my struggles for a while, but a couple of years ago I found this method and have been using it ever since. So I would like to share my method with all of you. If you already are successful...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

Hope this helps!
Al

 

[DougE]

I do smallish flats. I take them to 150/160, then into a covered foil pan with some liquid (beer works well for me), than continue cooking until probe tender.

 

[JLeonard]

Try this, many have & it works.

BRISKET FLAT, MY WAY

It's no secret that a lot of folks have a problem smoking a small well trimmed brisket flat. I to had my struggles for a while, but a couple of years ago I found this method and have been using it ever since. So I would like to share my method with all of you. If you already are successful...

www.smokingmeatforums.com

Hope this helps!
Al

This!!! It works great!

Jim