My 1st Brisket in the CS

Hadn't you better plan for closer to 20 hours ?

That's 1 of the reasons I posted on it. Having not done one before, I was just going on 1-1/2 hrs per pound. You think it will be closer to 2 hrs? I need to have it ready by about 2:30 or 3 Sunday. Planning on preheating the smoker, then putting the brisket and wood in. ???

This might be a good time to check the FIND,at page top,why folks don't preheat.

The Brisket 101 and archives are a great source,before starting a first brisket.

That read will also give you ideas about types of brisket that might settle timing between 1 hr/lb to 2hr +/lb.

The holding tips, that might bring you to the table,when you desire, would be covered at length.

Make the cooker work for you.

I would put it in before dark this evening and let it go without opening the door until done. I might turn up full blast when it hits that plateau tomorrow. Use your foil, towels, cooler trick when it is done if you have a couple hours til dinner.

Okay, here's the story............

5:45pm: 10# Brisket in cold smoker set @ 250 w/ 2oz hickory & 2 Kingsford briquettes

10:30pm: Meat 179* CS 212* Turned CS down to 225*

5:50am:Meat 201* CS 235*

6:45am Meat 201* Removed & double wrapped in heavy duty aluminum foil put in kitchen oven at 200*

Total cooking time: 13hrs
Will put in cooler to take to family reunion about 1:00 today.