Brisket Ready!!

[bundy]

Just about to put the Brisket in but a little confussed on the time. This one is right at 18# so I cut the small end off and stuck under the thin end of the big pc. One post said done in 6 hours at 220* and another said 18 hours!! What should I plan on?? Wanted to do it over night so it would be done by 6:00 a.m. then FTC it until noon.

[FLBentRider]

There is no way that big a brisket will be done in the Bradley in six hours.

I would put it in now if you want it done by 0600.

[bundy]

Thanks Bent Rider, that was my plan the bradley was started and ready to pop it in and I read that , thought oh oh better ask. Going in now! Will try for some Pics.

[LumpyDVC]

I loosely go by 1-1.5 hrs per/lb.... I say loosely. ;-)

[Chili Head]

If you're doing an overnight cook I assume you're going to sleep through part of the cooking? Be sure your Bradley is outside just in case there's a grease fire. A brisket that big will have a lot of fat on it. Be sure to regularly empty the bowl after the smoke is done and refill with hot water. I could never sleep through and overnight cook..I was too skeered LOL


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[GusRobin]

I would do the following:
As stated, empty and refill the water bowl after the smoke part is done. Empty and refill again before you go to bed.
Also before bed, make sure the hole in the v tray is not plugged and clear the channel at the bottom of the v part of the v tray. Grease and fat have a tendency to accumulate and block the flow. Don't put any foil on the v tray.

I usually put a couple of small bread pans on the rack underneath the brisket. I put in a little bit of juice, water, beer, or some other liquid. This does 2 things. Catches a lot of the drippings so the water bowl doesn't become all grease as quick. But also, when done I put it in a jar and in the fridge. The fat separates and jells on top. Spoon out the fat and you end up with some great tasting juice that you can use when reheating the meat.

[bundy]

Thanks all for the good advice, 18 hours now and IT is 165*. Probably won't be done be noon, oh well have the big ham for back up.

[wyoduke]

Do have some pictures  :o

[ghost9mm]

Yep!!! money shots are always good...