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Brisket rest time
Posted on 12/3/22 at 4:58 pm
Posted on 12/3/22 at 4:58 pm
How long is too long for resting a brisket? I pulled it at 12:30 and let it rest on the counter for an hour and then put it in the ice chest and it’s been in there for 4 and 1/2 hours. Can I go a couple more hours?
Posted on 12/3/22 at 5:05 pm to CrawfishElvis
Yeah you should be fine.. just be sure it doesn’t stay below 145 or so for too long. You can always throw it in the oven wrapped with some tallow at 150
Posted on 12/3/22 at 5:14 pm to CrawfishElvis
You should be good for a couple more hours.
Posted on 12/3/22 at 5:18 pm to CrawfishElvis
Longest I've gone is 6 and it was a beautiful thing.
I feel like I could've gone 8 but that's not a typical scenario.
I feel like I could've gone 8 but that's not a typical scenario.
Posted on 12/3/22 at 9:19 pm to CrawfishElvis
Not sure if there is a cut and dried "time". I have done several brisket and they all "came in" at different times on the grill. I just put them in an ice chest until it's time to eat and go with it and so far, all good.
If you are looking for a minimum length of time, I would say 30 minutes????
If you are looking for a minimum length of time, I would say 30 minutes????
Posted on 12/3/22 at 9:36 pm to ForLSU56
Thanks everyone for the input! I ended up resting it for a total of 7 hours and it really turned out great. Wife said “best brisket I’ve ever had” for whatever that’s worth! Lol
Posted on 12/4/22 at 9:23 am to CrawfishElvis
I use the oven because I can set mine on 150. I leave it wrapped and put a pan of water in with it. I wouldn’t rest for less than an hour and have gone up to 12 hours with good results. I’ve found it is usually better the longer it rests within this time frame.
Posted on 12/4/22 at 11:35 am to CrawfishElvis
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How long is too long for resting a brisket?
I don't think it's possible to let it rest too long.
My preference is to cook early in the morning, finish at night, rest in the oven on the "keep warm" setting overnight and eat the next day.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 8:45 am to CrawfishElvis
I've held brisket in a cambro at 150 for over 10 hours and it is perfectly fine.
I just think you can't let it get below that danger zone magic number.
I just think you can't let it get below that danger zone magic number.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 8:54 am to SmokedBrisket2018
You got an electric cambro? And what is this?
Never heard of that as it pertains to brisket. Poultry? Sure.
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danger zone magic number
Never heard of that as it pertains to brisket. Poultry? Sure.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 9:11 am to GeauxTigers0107
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You got an electric cambro? And what is this?
Cambro
This is not the exact one but it's just like it. It's not mine it's borrowed and it's awesome. It's perfect for big things like Thanksgiving and Christmas when oven space is limited and you want to serve everything hot.
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danger zone magic number
Not an expert on the discussion but the whole 40-140 danger zone. I keep my resting brisket, pork, etc above 140 until it's ready to serve.
I am sure people will have their own opinion on the matter but thats what I do.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 9:39 am to CrawfishElvis
Some brisket experts say many of us do not let it rest long enough and should be in the 4-6 hour range as long as you don't go below 140-145 I believe.
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