Quick backstory...I sent my fiancé to the store to get me a brisket that I saw was on sale a couple days ago. Well, without EXACT instructions, I received a 1.68 lb. flat cut brisket. Apparently, they had sold out of the human sized briskets by the time she got there. Im running a original 4 rack digital and I already have a rub made up. My question would be at what temp and for how long? Foil pan? Add beef broth mid way through? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks
that size brisket will cook quickly
box / oven temp at 225
smoke with your favorite wood no more then 2 hours
monitor the IT of the meat
im thinking 2 to 3 hours to an IT of 160 or so
then if you like FTC ( Foil , Towel , Cooler ) with some apple juice to add some juice back into the meat for at least 1 Hour
good luck
I'm really not a fan of brisket, but in my area if they are around, they are only usually flats. Trim the fat cap down to about 1/4", and season with your favorite rub. When I do smoke/roast them, I cook at 200 - 225°F, but I take them up to 180 - 185°F. I tend to use 4 hours of oak. I rarely FTC, after it has fully cooked, I tightly wrap in foil and add 1/4 - 1/2 cup of low sodium beef broth before sealing. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes..