I Have a Timing Question re: Brisket

[bwinca]

Hey There,

I am having people over at around 1 pm for a smoked brisket lunch. With the recipe I have for it, I smoke it for 2-3 hours in a smoker and then put it in the oven for about 7-8 hours to retain the juices  (wrapping foil around it). Boy does it turn out good! But anyways....

But because it's a lunch the timing is a real problem. Including the time I need to set aside for having it rest, I have to start smoking it at 1-1:30 am! And by the way I am changing the temp on the oven every so often so I can't stick it in there and forget about it. That means basically no sleep for me.

So...I am wondering if there is any harm if I smoke it the night before and finish at around 10-11 pm and then wake up around 4-5 am and stick it in the oven? Does anything happen to it if I wait that long after smoking it and before I put it in the oven? And if not, what is the best way to store it overnight- at room temp or in the refrigerator, covered or not?

Thanks a lot!

 

[myownidaho]

I would wrap it in foil, put it in the fridge and reheat the whole wrapped brisket the next day.