MES 30; 14 lb whole brisket that is touching the sides. should i cut?

[spohnat]

I have a masterbuilt 30. Went to costco and bought a 17.75lb prime whole brisket. trimmed down a little over 4lbs of fat off. using jeffs rub plus mustard base. just loaded it in it is larger then the whole tray. Brisket is touching on both sides (have to check about the back). Fat is on top shelf. brisket second. tray third AMNPS 4th. Vents open, chip loader removed.

Should i be concerned that I am touching the side and make it 2 piece brisket. I wanted to cook it overnight so concerned that it will go faster then normal. Went in at 8pm EST.

thank you for your advice.

 

[pc farmer]

Touching alittle is ok. Pics??

 

[spohnat]

it was touching on all sides heavily. I removed the fat cap layer, and put the 6inch tube standing up. now not touching any sides.

 

[mike243]

Lol slinky brisket ,they will draw up and stop touching more than likely,must be brisket nite,I just put 1 on :)

 

[gmc2003]

Well I've never seen one propped up that high, I wonder if it will flatten out when you remove the tube.

Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

Chris

 

[spohnat]

Well I've never seen one propped up that high, I wonder if it will flatten out when you remove the tube.

Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

Chris

The brisket didb

 

[spohnat]

The brisket did resume a normal shape and turned out great. Tried Alabama white sauce for the first time and it was a hit with the crowd.

 

[spohnat]

A pic from halfway thru and when pulled. I crutched it. Forgot to take a photo of the sliced.