I have had a brisket on all morning, then at 4:30 it was at 170, I wrapped it and went to pick up my wife from work. We shot over to traget for a few mins, then home. When I walked into the door I heard the alarm, checket the temp, it was at 207. I pulled it wrapped it and placed it in the fridge.... Man I hope all that time prepairing, and smoking wasn't wasted...