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QuestionOn a pellet smoker, do you lay the brisket on the grate or put in on the racks?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYou can do either. You can put the brisket on the racks and then put your wood chips and water pan on the grate, which will result in a softer crust. Alternatively, you can put the chips and water next to the brisket on the grates, which will give you a firmer crust.
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QuestionCan I cut the brisket in half before cooking?Community AnswerYes. It may cook faster that way too.
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QuestionYou said to rotate the meat, did you mean flip it over? If not, what is the point of rotating it?Community AnswerDo not flip over. Just rotate it on the rack to ensure even cooking. Keep the fat side up to allow the meat to remain juicy.
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QuestionHow long does it take to cook brisket?Community AnswerIt truly depends on the size, but a great rule of thumb is that it is done when the internal temperature is 195. This typically takes 8-14 hours, but sometimes longer for larger cuts.
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QuestionIf the brisket is a lot thicker on one end, does it still cook evenly?Community AnswerNo. Separate the two cuts and butterfly the thick end of the point. I trim the extremely thin parts, as tucking makes an over seasoned flap of dried jerky.
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QuestionWhat kind of wood should I use to smoke my brisket?Community AnswerI like a mix of hickory and mesquite at a ratio of 2:1.
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QuestionDo I have to wrap the brisket in foil to finish cooking and retain moisture?Community AnswerI separate my brisket cuts and always wrap them using pink butcher paper (no wax finish) after 4 - 6 hours of smoking. If you are doing a whole brisket, you can probably get away with not wrapping; there is plenty of fat to self-baste as the fat renders out. However, if you separate the flat from the point, the flat should always be wrapped because of the low fat content.
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QuestionCan I cook the brisket in the oven if I don't have a grill or a smoker? Would I use the same temperature range if I cook it in the oven?Community AnswerYour brisket would be bland and flavorless. The hickory smoke is what gives a brisket its traditional flavor.
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