Smoking a brisket for 14 hours straight tomorrow wish me luck

3w ago·1 min read

Got a 15lb brisket sitting in the fridge right now. Starting at 5am tomorrow. Never done one this big before. Did a bunch of YouTube videos last night and I'm either about to nail this or burn through 20 pounds of charcoal for nothing. My buddy said to just keep the temp at 225 and stop opening the smoker every 10 minutes which is apparently my biggest problem. Wish me luck boys I'll update tomorrow.

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TTyler H.New Dad3w ago

That's a solid commitment. YouTube prep is clutch, just remember to trust your temps over your gut. You got this man.

GGene K.Regular3w ago

Dude, 5am with a 15lb brisket sounds amazing but also terrifying. I'm up at that time anyway with my 3 month old so I'm living vicariously through your smoke session. Post pics of that bark.

BBrandon T.New Dad3w ago

14 hours of peace and quiet smoking meat sounds like the dream right now. Good luck with the brisket, that's going to be legendary.

CCarlosNew Dad3w ago

5am start time is brutal but respect it. Make sure you've got your rubs prepped and your smoker dialed in the night before. Nothing worse than troubleshooting temp issues at 6am with a cold coffee.

RRyanRegular3w ago

14 hours sounds about right for that size. Pro tip: get a good meat thermometer and stop worrying about the clock. When it hits 203 internal temp in the thickest part, you're golden. Good luck man, that's going to be amazing.

NNate B.Regular3w ago

You're either brave or crazy, maybe both. Either way I respect the commitment. What kind of smoker you running?

MMike R.Regular3w ago

15 lbs is no joke. You doing the 225 degrees the whole way or are you planning a wrap? I did a 12 pounder last summer and those last few hours will test your patience but man, totally worth it.