For larger cuts of meat like brisket, the longer you let it rest the better

Jun 22, 2015
9:01:27am

mottman

I typically put some towels in a cooler and put the meat in. It slowly lowers the temp of the meat, letting the muscle fibers relax and reabsorb juices.

Franklin typically lets his rest for a long time.

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Smoked my first ever brisket yesterday.

jdub

6/22/15 8:43am

Did you wrap in paper or foil or nothing?

Stay Puft

6/22/15 8:44am

Nothing for the first 11 hours. We were planning to eat at 6

jdub

6/22/15 8:48am

I typically let my brisket rest at least an hour, many times 2

mottman

6/22/15 8:51am

I can see that it would be even better.

jdub

6/22/15 8:58am

For larger cuts of meat like brisket, the longer you let it rest the better

mottman

6/22/15 9:01am

Thanks for the tips, I appreciate it.

jdub

6/22/15 9:02am

anytime, srey is a big brisket guy too. He'd have some good tips

mottman

6/22/15 9:10am

Have you noticed a difference in flavor, texture, moisture, etc. doing it hot

bluebloodedcoug

6/22/15 9:44am

I would say that I have more success hot and fast vs low and slow.

mottman

6/22/15 9:58am

mine usually takes about 14-15 hours on the smoker, then rest for an hour. i

johnnycarson

6/22/15 8:55am

I got up really early. We couldn't eat until 6.

jdub

6/22/15 8:59am

you could probably start it the night before....they can rest for hours in a

johnnycarson

6/22/15 9:00am

I'll try that the next time.

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