Low & slow cooking 101… Briskit a whole 10 to 14lb’er smoked @225 grate level temp can take up to 18 hours to reach the perfect internal temp of 195. The internal temp will run up to 160 within 4 to 6 hours then it will hit a plateau after hours at 160’ish it slowly climb in temp, some say to wrap in foil after temps begin to rise others say no foil. the final temp should be 195. The meat sould be almost falling apart. Pork butts or shoulders are cooked the same way but do not take as long. 195 is the temp for pulled pork as well. Read for yourself at barbequenews . com, these guys are mostly compitition BBQ pros & there are some newbies as well. <br />
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