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I think I messed up my brisket

Posted on 6/4/16 at 8:13 pm
Posted by Neauxla
New Orleans
Member since Feb 2008
34792 posts
Posted on 6/4/16 at 8:13 pm
I left the house to go meet some friends and when I got home the thermometer said 205 degrees. It was wrapped but that's 15 degrees hotter than I planned to pull it.

Posted by EastCoastCajun
New Bedford Massachusetts
Member since Aug 2015
2190 posts
Posted on 6/4/16 at 8:18 pm to
Just slice it a little thicker. It will be okay
Posted by 4LSU2
Member since Dec 2009
38171 posts
Posted on 6/4/16 at 8:24 pm to
Let it set a while at room temp. It will be ok.
Posted by Martini
Near Athens
Member since Mar 2005
49697 posts
Posted on 6/4/16 at 9:25 pm to
Calibrate that thermometer. I'm sure it is 15 degrees on the high side. Enjoy.
Posted by Turftoe
Denver
Member since Mar 2016
4418 posts
Posted on 6/4/16 at 9:27 pm to
Don't let that cow die in vein!
Posted by GeauxTigers0107
We Coming
Member since Oct 2009
11156 posts
Posted on 6/4/16 at 9:31 pm to
I don't think so. I pull mine anywhere from 200 to 203. Just slice it a little thicker than you normally would. Trust me, most folks love fall apart (or fall off the bone) BBQ. In competition circles you'd have a problem as this is considered over cooked. But for backyard purposes, you'll be fine. I'd rest it for 30 minutes max then slice.
Posted by Twenty 49
Shreveport
Member since Jun 2014
21538 posts
Posted on 6/4/16 at 9:39 pm to
Temp is not a big deal. Does the probe or a fork slide in like butter? If so, it's done.

My notes show I've cooked several to 205 to 210 in the thick, and they were great.

Slap that dude in an ice chest, wrapped in a towel, a while and let it get good and tender.
Posted by jmon
Loisiana
Member since Oct 2010
10349 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 8:32 am to
How did it turn out?
Posted by gmrkr5
NC
Member since Jul 2009
15154 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 9:13 am to
many people will take a brisket up to 200+. i'd imagine you're fine
Posted by fouldeliverer
Lannisport
Member since Nov 2008
13538 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 9:32 am to
205 is not ruining your brisket, I was expecting something actually bad.
Posted by NOLALGD
Member since May 2014
2797 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 10:52 am to
I've never pulled a brisket before 200 and have never had any problems. In most cases at 190 the brisket isn't tender enough to pull yet (probe won't slide in and out easily). A perfect brisket isn't about "rare-ness" or "done-ness" of the meat as opposed to a steak. Brisket is about tender and juicy, which is why it needs to cook till tender, then wrap and rest.
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