smoking my first brisket

[pafiresmoker]

Okay guys I am looking for some advise. I am going to smoke a 5 lb brisket tomorrow on my Masterbuilt 30" electric smoker and I have a few questions. I wonder what temp should I smoke at? About how long should ot take? I am marinating it now and gonna use a dry rub with no foil. Was thinking of pulling and foiling at 160 then finishing until 200. If I do it this way should I remove at 200 and put in a cooler for about an hour? Thanks for any help

 

[chef willie]

Okay guys I am looking for some advise. I am going to smoke a 5 lb brisket tomorrow on my Masterbuilt 30" electric smoker and I have a few questions. I wonder what temp should I smoke at? 250'ish About how long should ot take? No set rule.....it's done when done. Insert temp probe then ride it out.  I am marinating it now and gonna use a dry rub with no foil. Was thinking of pulling and foiling at 160 then finishing until 200. If I do it this way should I remove at 200 and put in a cooler for about an hour? Yes, or 2 to allow meat to reabsorb the juices.  Thanks for any help

Okay guys I am looking for some advise. I am going to smoke a 5 lb brisket tomorrow on my Masterbuilt 30" electric smoker and I have a few questions. I wonder what temp should I smoke at? About how long should ot take? I am marinating it now and gonna use a dry rub with no foil. Was thinking of pulling and foiling at 160 then finishing until 200. If I do it this way should I remove at 200 and put in a cooler for about an hour? Thanks for any help

 

[bear55]

Perfect answer by Chef Willie.

 

[themule69]

Willie has you covered. Figure 1.5 - 2 hours per LB.

Happy smoken.

David

 

[pafiresmoker]

Thank you Chef Willie for the great advise. It turned out great and melted in your mouth. Was not dry at all. I also smoked a few sweet potatoes to go with it. Awesome meal. Here are a few after pics.

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• pafiresmoker
• Oct 12, 2014

uncut out of smoker.

 

[pafiresmoker]

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• pafiresmoker
• Oct 12, 2014

. Second photo didn't upload sorry.