Brisket... how long in the cooler?

[escrowdog]

Hi Everyone,

Got my OBS a few weeks ago and have been LOVING it...really is like cheating. My WSM is either going to the lake or craigslist! I'm hooked! I've been lurking here since I got it.

Anyway, I'm not used to have such stellar temp holding this long. I put a 10.5 lb. whole packer on last night about 7pm. Got up this morning about 6am, checked the temp, solid 210 deg!! Never stressed about it or worried about waking up to a 170 WSM! I'm not boating it, I'm going to go straight through on the bradley for grins and see how it does. I figure it will be nearing done by 2-3pm. How long can you actually hold one in the cooler. We will probably not eat until 6pm or so. I've held them for a few hours, but never 4 or 5 hours. Normally I'm stressing because it's not reaching internal temps when I planned. Any disadvantage to extended time in the cooler? Anyone do the plastic wrap, then foil?

Did I mention how much I LOVE this smoker!!?? ;D

Thanks

[kaz]

Welcome escrowdog!!! (another interesting "name")
I've left brisket in the cooler (A/T/C) for 4 to 5 hours with no ill effects.
Most dont require steam to be wafting off of brisket when served anyway.
Just keep in mind that it continues to "cook" while nicely wrapped in its blanky.
You'll get lots of applause for tender ..... just maybe not for uniform pieces or slices!!!
Most (here) tend to target 195 degrees before the ATC ritual but you'll be fine.
Again, WELCOME!!!!

[KyNola]

Welcome escrowdog,
With that moniker you sound like you are in the mortgage business to me.  I'm a banker for 37 years.

If you wrap that brisket in foil and then wrap in a towel and put it in the cooler and keep the lid closed, it will most likely hold just fine.

Let us know how it goes and have fun!

KyNola

[escrowdog]

Real estate and home building business, in the KC area. I had a wheaten terrier named Escrow at one time. Name just stuck. :)

Thanks for the replies. Can't wait to serve it up tonight!

[westexasmoker]

Welcome to the forum escrowdog!

You should be fine for a 4-5 hour FTC......MMmmmmm Brisket!!

C

[mikecorn.1]

welcome to the forum escrowdog. congrats. I loves me some brisket. Ya got any pics of it.

[FLBentRider]

W E L C O M E  to the Forum escrowdog!

I have kept pork butts hot in a 5-day cooler 8-9 hours. FTC, of course.

[escrowdog]

I'll take a pic of it when I get it out! I'm about 185 internal now.

FLB - I've followed a couple of recipes from your pages! Great stuff!

[FLBentRider]

Thanks!

[HawkeyeSmokes]

Welcome to the forum escrowdog. Glad to hear your enjoying your Bradley. A little late for this but as far as using plastic wrap and then foil for the FTC I would stay away from that. Not sure it would take the heat that well. Go with foil only. The plastic wrap is a good idea for refrigerating or freezing before wrapping in foil though.

[pensrock]

nothing I can add except welcome to the forum.
pens

[Caneyscud]

Welcome to the forum escrow..  Ain't not much better in life than a well cooked brisket. 

[OU812]

Welcome to the fun

Mmmmmmmmmmm Brisket, so how did it turn out?

I have kept pork butts hot in a 5-day cooler 8-9 hours. FTC, of course.

I have one of those coolers and they work great, mine smells like the inside of my smoker. It stays with my smoking stuff and only used for the FTC stuff

[FLBentRider]

My towels smell like pulled pork too.

It seems that towels have an order.

Adults -> kids -> dogs -> FTC

;D ;D ;D

[OU812]

My towels smell like pulled pork too.

It seems that towels have an order.

Adults -> kids -> dogs -> FTC

;D ;D ;D

You got that right