I have been reading about brisket taking 20+ hours.
However, I purchased a small brisket - about 5.5-6 pounds, but the size of a OBS wire rack, so it is only 1-1.5" thick.
I smoked for 4-4.5 hours at 200-220, then about 4 hours in the oven at 200. I was just woken up by the smell of done BBQ!
The internal temperature says ~195+ degrees.
Is it done????
Thanks in advance!
Are you stating that the total time was 8.5 hours, that is on the low side. It seems you were smoking/cooking a flat, and not a whole brisket. My flats generally take 12 - 16 hours. If you smoked/cooked at the temperatures you stated, and you placed your thermometer correctly, then it should be done.
A second test (other then internal temperature), is to use a fork, insert it into the meat and twist. If the meat pulls apart easily it's done.
would seem top be done at an IT of 195,, i have found out that the thinner meats and smaller weights take less time to do then larger pieces
Beefmann