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missin44 · Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Posts: 2

Just wondering to what temp everyone cooks thier brisket. Generally I'm 190 or so. However I was checking out the Guru recipe web page and saw Shotgun Fred takes his to only 180-185 deg. I'm just curious to what most of you do.

BBQ Bob Trudnak · Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 234 Location: Warminster, PA

I take it to 165 unwrapped, then I wrap it in foil with a marinade/sauce and take it to 195° F wrapped. Then a 2-3 hour rest if possible.

I don't think Shotgun Wraps his when he uses that method.

BBQ Bob Trudnak

bigbuddy · Joined: 05 Jun 2007 Posts: 40 Location: Myersville, MD

Hey Bob...is a marinade or sauce better than plain old apple juice or other simpler liquids? Also...do you use Italian Dressing as the marinade?

Steve

BBQ Bob Trudnak · Joined: 10 Apr 2006 Posts: 234 Location: Warminster, PA

Steve, If you do not want to impart much flavor at that point of the cook, use apple juice. I use a strong flavored marinade at this point to add another level of flavor to the brisket. There are many great marinades for beef out there. You can use beer, coke, apple juice or other liquids with some salt, black pepper, red pepper, garlic etc..

I use italian dressing on Chicken

Thanks

BBQ Bob