Just got my first smoker

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(01-28-2021, 12:21 AM)michaelsean Wrote: I do have a question for the experienced guys. At some point I’m going to want to try an unwrapped brisket. Are there any negative effects (besides time) to waiting out the stall?

The only time we buy brisket is for my wife to make it for her Jewish holidays and she uses the oven for that, but my buddy who is also into smoking is a big brisket guy (I'm more of a pork guy). From what I've picked up from talking with him, the downside is the time and need to check in to keep it moist. Not using the Texas crutch (as the cool kids call it) helps to maintain a nice crust to the brisket. I always wrap my butts because I'm just shredding em anyways (in before you make a butt joke) so I don't care about a crispy exterior.