Smoking my first brisket today

[DougCA]

Did you let it sit for an hour? Maybe two or three before trying it? I think that can make a big difference with brisket.

I let it sit for an hour and had a little bit while it was still warm. This was at midnight. I put it in the fridge and will heat some up today for dinner. :)

 

[banderson7474]

The time it takes to cook a brisket is a big turn off for me especially b/c I have a stick burner. I might give it another try soon but I will wrap it sooner. I also think a long 2hr rest in a cooler with towels wrapped on it would help but that also extends the time. You reminded me of the last 3 times we cooked brisket. It was super late at night and we were all hammered from drinking while the smoke so yea.