first brisket

[brewnque]

bought a 4 1/4 lb point or so i was told it was the point.......looks more like the flat to me after seeing some pics........but anyway the bradley recipe says to cook for about 9 hrs........dont have a therm. to check temps so was wondering  what other peoples exp have been with cook times in the bs........also do i put the rub on the night before or do i apply the rub just before it goes in the bs

[oguard]

Brewnque I like to put my rub on the night before,but others put it on right before smoking.As far as time goes it depends on temp of the smoker but I use a digital meat thermometer kinda takes the guess work out of it.Hope this helps and dont be a stranger.

Mike

[Oldman]

I use a digital meat thermometer kinda takes the guess work out of it.

I agree. Not knowing where you live I can only say that Sears carries the WebbStyle wirless. $30.00.

Next I would not allow my box to get any hotter than 205F. Some smoke it hotter.
Olds

[brewnque]

thanks for the tips..........it didnt turn out to bad........put the rub on the night before.......smoked for about 8 hrs at around 225......turned out a little on the dry side but was still enjoyable and really not that bad for a first try.......will get myself a probe therm. im sure that will help alot for the 2nd try