How long does it take for brisket to bark?
Chef's answer
Creating bark is a time consuming process. You have to hold the meat at a low cooking temperature, and you have to cook it for a long time. Bigger cuts of meat can take twelve or more hours sometimes. If you're only smoking your meat for a few hours, you won't get any delicious bark.
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The bark does not form during the first few hours, it is a continuous process that I find is usually complete around 180. You can wrap, but I don't recommend it until the bark is formed. I own a barbecue restaurant, and have cook a few thousand briskets myself.
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Creating bark is a time consuming process. You have to hold the meat at a low cooking temperature, and you have to cook it for a long time. Bigger cuts of meat can take twelve or more hours sometimes. If you're only smoking your meat for a few hours, you won't get any delicious bark.
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Tips for Getting a Good BarkUse a nut wood vs a fruit wood. ... Wrap AFTER a good bark has formed. ... Trim off thick hunks of fat. ... After two hours of smoking, spray or baste every 45 minutes. ... Always put the meat directly on the grill grate. ... Go easy on the amount of sugar you put in your rub. .
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Tips for Getting a Good BarkUse a nut wood vs a fruit wood. ... Wrap AFTER a good bark has formed. ... Trim off thick hunks of fat. ... After two hours of smoking, spray or baste every 45 minutes. ... Always put the meat directly on the grill grate. ... Go easy on the amount of sugar you put in your rub. .
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