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?

It can take on too much smoke and the bark can get bitter. The main point in wrapping is to protect the meat against too much smoke. The other point is to help speed up the cooking process a bit.