pid/brisket ?

[mesmoked]

anyone tell me how long does one dare leave a brisket in the smoker after I.T. reaches 185.  At what temp. should I set the controller?

thanks

[FLBentRider]

I set mine to 185F (or whatever the target IT was) for six hours, to hold if I need to hold it.

[mesmoked]

thanks.  my timing was not the best.  I tried a 3# brisket at 200 deg.  , it is only at 178 after 8 1/2 hrs.  I am doing it in the garage, with a temp. of 70 deg.  From what I have read it only should take 1-2 hrs. per pound.  Does something seem wrong?  would leaving it at 185 over night cause problems.  thanks for the help as this is all new to me.

[FLBentRider]

Overnight might dry it out a little.

What time did you want it done?

[mesmoked]

lunch for the guys at work.  maybe breakfast tomorrow.