I am sure this has been asked before - Brisket Question - how much wood?

[JMuseum]

So I have been hunting the forums but no luck finding the answer to my how much wood to use question.

Anyway, this this my first Packer Cut brisket - ~13lb untrimmed. It was pricey so I am somewhat nervous.

Using a WSM, with a fan temp regulator.

New England climate.

Thinking of mixing Hickory and Cherry chunks.....

The question is how much wood should I use?

Thank you in advance!

[Nate]

Whatever I am cooking if I am using charcoal as my main source of heat I usually don’t go more than a couple of decent sized chunks.

[Huskee]

My guess is 3 chunks, if they're half-fist sized. That seems to me to be a good mid range amount for a large charcoal bowl.

[Mosca]

Just a couple-three chunks totaling about fist sized. That will be plenty! I used to use a lot more, and while the smoke flavor when doing that definitely sets the cook apart, the overall flavor of everything is better with less. It’s smoked meat, not meaty smoke.

[JMuseum]

Thanks everyone!!!