Smoking a brisket tomorrow morning, need a sanity check on my plan

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1w ago1 min read

First time doing a full 14 pounder. I'm starting at 5 AM to hit it with some oak and hickory mix. Temp at 225, planning for about 12-14 hours total. I've got a cooler ready to wrap it in for the rest phase. My brother in law says I should go hotter but I want that bark. Should I trust the internet or listen to him? Also how often should I be spritzing?

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KKevin M.New Dad1w ago

That's ambitious but doable. Just make sure you've got your smoker dialed in the night before. Nothing worse than fighting temperature swings at 6 AM when you're tired. You got this though.

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RRonRegular1w ago

5 AM brisket gang. That's the right call for a 14 pounder. Oak and hickory mix is solid. Pro tip: keep your water pan full and don't mess with it too much once it's on. The constant temp checking is the hardest part.

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MMike C.Regular1w ago

First time with a full 14 pounder is no joke. You planning to wrap it? I always wrap at around 165 internal and it helps push through the stall faster. Let us know how it turns out, seriously curious about your timing.

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