When should I wrap brisket?
Chef's answer
Most barbecue experts recommend wrapping brisket when it reaches an internal temperature of 165-170 degrees Fahrenheit..
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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Moist air is hotter than dry air. when you break the integrity of the wrap the humidity drops taking the temp with it so the brisket cools in temp. You don't have evaporative cooling in foil so it's pushing at the pit temp.
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Wrapping the meat in foil will limit the amount of smoke on the surface of the meat thus yielding a better color and flavor on the final product. It also adds moisture and speeds up cooking time. Wrapping should be done about half way through the cooking process or when internal meat temp is 150-160 degrees..
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What does wrapping meat in foil do? Wrapping the meat in foil will limit the amount of smoke on the surface of the meat thus yielding a better color and flavor on the final product. It also adds moisture and speeds up cooking time..
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If you wrap the brisket in foil, you can add some liquid. If you use butchers paper, you can't add any liquid. Of course, the brisket will cook faster if it gets wrapped.
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Bare Naked Brisket (no wrap) A brisket is a tough cut of meat which makes it the perfect choice for low and slow cooking. ... But because it's so tough, it'll take a fair amount of time to smoke an uncovered brisket until it's tender. We find with our smokers that it takes 10-15% longer to smoke a brisket with no wrapping.
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Sprinkle a light coat of brown sugar on the bone side of ribs and 3 lines of honey. Wrap foil tight and return to smoker or grill. Pork Shoulder or Butt - Place the meat on the double layer of foil. Cover all the exposed meat surfaces with honey..
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Wrapping in foil can help accelerate the cook time if your guests are getting impatient. You can wrap the brisket after around 4-6 hours or you can cook for 11 or 12 hours and never need to wrap it.
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