On Nov 7, 1:16*pm, RegForte > wrote:
> Tutall wrote:
> > Did 5 packer cut briskets this morning, average weight of 13lbs. This
> > time and the last time they came up to 190F in less than 6 hours. Just
> > finished foiling them and putting them in the cooler.
>
> > Temps were over 300 for a little bit, but mostly 250-275 or so, hotter
> > near the firebox of course, and a bit cooler away, biggest pieces went
> > closest to the firebox and on top. *Am using raw wood, mostly almond
> > this time. Started the cook a about 7:45 and pulled the meat off a
> > little before 1PM.
>
> > Have always read about 12-14 hour cooks for brisket. Wierd.
>
> > Anyway, will have some happy amigos come Monday.
>
> > Dale
>
> Congtrats, Dale.
>
> Weird how the times can range so much, isn't it? I once had a
> 9.5 lb brisket finish in under 4 hours at 250 F. I kid you not.
>

Thanks Reg, what I thought was wierd is that I've done two good cooks
of brisket, cooking 9 different pieces of meat and all 9 took less
than 6 hours.