Wrap or No Wrap on 10.5 Prime Brisket. I'm in the stall right now!

[mhkesler84]

OK Gang,
I took the day off work to cook a brisket for one of my best friends who is in town from Costa Rica. I've had a 10.5 prime brisket on the PBC now for a little over 4 hours. I'm firmly in the stall as expected 2 162 degrees. Plan for dinner is to server at 7pm. So what are your opinions wrap or no wrap. Personally I was leaning towards not wrapping(a first for me) since I feel like I have plenty of time. What are your thoughts?

[Jon Solberg]

I wouldn't wrap it till you have to.

[DWCowles]

Wrap at 175/180

[BigCountryQ]

Let that bark set a little more. I agree with DWCowles and Jon Solberg . If you're going to wrap it, wait until 175-180. Let that bark set in a little more before you wrap it. But, I would say you have plenty of time, even with a 2 hour hold at the end.

[kmhfive]

I agree with all the above. After you've got good bark, wrap (175-180F). That should give you plenty of time in the faux Cambro.

[mhkesler84]

thanks for the suggestions everyone. Currently I'm clocking in at 8 hours. Brisket temp is 163 now. Cooker running at 223, plenty of fuel left. I'm making a video for my youtube channel, I'll make sure to post it once its all edited up!

[Aimless1]

I'm clearly in the 175-180 wrap camp

[mhkesler84]

Thanks for the help, here are a few pics from the cook









Pulled off at 172° and wrapped with a little beef broth






Rested in the Cambro for about 3 hours then MAGIC

[Friends74]

It looks terrific!