Poll: Brisket. To crutch or not to crutch?

[andy.wpg]

Just curious.

[HawkerXP]

I crutch after the first stall when I'm happy with my bark.

[Troutman]

Same as Hawk, used to use foil but switched to pink butcher paper

[xaugievike]

x2

[ecowper]

I only crutch if I am running out of time :-)

[JoeSousa]

Same here. Just pulled two briskets off with no crutch. Had plenty of time today so I just let them go.

[BRic]

I wrap in butcher paper after the stall is finished , wrap around 175 degrees , like a good bark on it .

[Red Man]

Me too...butcher paper after the stall.

[texastweeter]

Foil on select and choice, butcher paper on prime and Waygu.

[andy.wpg]

Why the difference?

[texastweeter]

andy.wpg the lower two grades benefit from the added moisture and slight braise. It will for sure have a negative effect on the bark, and give the brisket a slight roast beef flavor. That's why I use Prime most often, or a very heavily marbled CAB.