Brisket point advice?

[TheAmazingJohnJ]

Hi everyone... I'm looking to smoke a brisket point specifically to make burnt ends for a small gathering on Friday. I rarely smoke beef so I could use some advice. I see all kinds of conflicting info around the web.

I'll smoke at 225. Ballpark, how long should I expect to cook to get to an internal temp of 205? I've seen anywhere from 1 to 2 hours per pound.

Since I'm only doing the fatty point and then saucing to make the burnt ends, should I worry about spritzing and wrapping during the initial smoke or can I just let it go overnight?

Once cut into chunks and sauced, how much longer do you all normally smoke? Do you cover the pan with foil?

Thanks in advance for any tips.

[mrichie1229]

Always plan for it to take longer than expected. If cutting into burnt ends, use 195 as the temp to shoot for and plan to hold the brisket before you cut it up.

For burnt ends, I leave the pan uncovered so the edges get crispy.

[captainlee]

Sometimes it takes longer to get through the stall, that depends on your cut of meat, hard to predict. As mentioned above give yourself time for a hold before serving. I have found with burnt ends they reheat very well and still are good. The finish temp for me is also 195 but many take it over 200 with great results. You can do either way on the foil. You can always start uncovered and foil at any time if you feel like they are getting dry. I'm sure it will all work out for you.

[bbqLuv]

I like to review how-to videos.
Look on YouTube, for example, Brisket Burnt Ends | Smoked Beef Brisket and Burnt Ends on Ole Hickory (youtube.com)
Smoked Barbecue Brisket with Burnt Ends (youtube.com)
BBQ Burnt Ends - Traeger Grills
Bing Videos Meat Church Brisket burnt ends

Have fun and good eating to you

[Duanessmokedmeats]

I smoke until 165 IT, then wrap in paper to 195 IT.
I let it set for 5 minutes then unwrap and pour juices into the pan. Cut into 1.5 cubes and put into pan seasoning and coating them with favorite sauce. Cover and put in for 1 hour.
After an hour uncover and stir. Leave for another hour or more, until probe tender.
Enjoy!