I cook 15-20 at a time and they are sold before I cook them.

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Wouldnt worry about it. You'll learn with practice. When I first started, my dog had brisket for about a week one time.

I usually smoke a brisket for about 50 minutes per pound. Put the brisket on the smoker with the fat cap facing upward. Wrap in foil for the last hour of smoking, you've got all the smoke flavor you are going to get at this point so you might as well retain moisture. Then remove from smoker and drop in a cooler still wrapped in foil to rest for at least an hour, sometimes up to 2 hours. When you slice it, slice with the fat cap upward again. You'll figure out what works best for you and your smoker quickly.

I cooked a 20 pounder this weekend. After 6 hours of smoke I wrapped it and cooked it at 250 til the internal temp was 198 and it passed the poke test. It was great, but took a little over 20 hours to get there.

I cook mine until it hits 170 and then foil till it hits 201. Leave foiled for at least an hour after pulled from the smoker.

By wrapoing it if the fat renders away then why aRe you having to scrape it off the top?

That is a Bio-Hazard!!! Wrap it up and send it to me and I will properly dispose of it.

Give it another try when you have time. See my post in your other post about "how to". And 190 aint hot enough. I use a Thermapen to probe with and the brisket usually temps around 200-205 when ready.

First thing is when you buy one in the store you want to give it the bend test. It should have some flex to it, you don't want it to be stiff as a board. Also, buy the best quality you can, yes it makes a difference. Most places have CAB which you wanna go with over Select. Trimming and getting the tough fat out of the way is key. That stuff will never break down and can make things tough. You are headed in the right direction thats the best part about BBQ is its always different. Looking at the pics I would say it could have gone longer. Some briskets are done at 195 some at 205, you just have to learn what the feel needs to be. Keep it up man it only gets better!