Stalled Brisket Temp at 147 degrees F

[BBD42]

Smoking 13.5 lb brisket for 17 hours and the internal temp has stalled at 147 degrees F. BS smoker set to 220 F. What should I do?

[TedEbear]

Let it get through the stall stage on its own.  You don't want to rush it through that part.  If it is a concern you can wrap it in foil and continue cooking.  That'll speed things up at the expense of reducing the bark.

You can read more about the stall here:  Understanding And Beating The Barbecue Stall, Bane Of All Barbecuers

[BBD42]

Thnx alot, I'll be patient & wait. I'll let you know how it finishes. Going to check out that link you forwared me. Thnx again.

Rob

[Habanero Smoker]

There are usually two stalls when you cook butts and brisket. One around 140 - 145°F, which is of short duration; and the other at around 160 - 165°F which can take some time. For it to stall at 147°F, after 17 hours of cooking at 220°F; I feel there may be something wrong with your meat probe or cabinet probe, or the placement of your probes.

[BBD42]

TedEbear,  :D I wrapped my brisket in foil and it instantly reached a 163 degrees F and finally finished after 24 hours,  at 187 degrees  F in the center of the brisket. Turned out moist & yummy. This is my second brisket and I'm giving myself with your assistance a "B" grade (good). First bisket was a partially moist & my grade was a "C-" (almost below average) dang "C" student/rookie.

[Habanero Smoker]

TedEbear,  :D I wrapped my brisket in foil and it instantly reached a 163 degrees F and finally finished after 24 hours,  at 187 degrees  F in the center of the brisket. Turned out moist & yummy. This is my second brisket and I'm giving myself with your assistance a "B" grade (good). First bisket was a partially moist & my grade was a "C-" (almost below average) dang "C" student/rookie.

If you reach 163°F from 147°F instantly, then I would guess your probe was in a location which gave it a false reading. After wrapping in foil, and repositioning your probe, the probe began registering the correct internal temperature.