Increase temp after wrapping brisket

When you are smoking a brisket there comes a time when you are going to want to Wrap a Brisket it in either aluminum foil or butcher paper. You don’t have to wrap a brisket but it does usually result in a better product.

Figuring out exactly when you should Wrap a Brisket is pretty easy once you understand why wrapping is important.

The quick answer for “When to wrap a brisket?” is: Wrap a Brisket after 5-6 hours of smoking at 250F when the internal temperature of the brisket reaches 160F.

Let’s take a closer look at:

• Why You Should Wrap a Brisket
• Aluminum Foil vs Butcher Paper
• Risks of Wrapping a Brisket

Why You Want to Wrap a Brisket

Wrap a Brisket has the following benefits.

• Protects the Brisket
• Speeds the Cooking Process (Pushes Through the Stall)
• Makes the Resting Period Easier

Protect the Brisket’s Flavor and Color

As the brisket cooks in the smoker the rub is going to set up and the crust is going to take on a beautiful reddish/mahogany color.

If you do not Wrap a Brisket then the color is going to continue to dark

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