For example, the more you water your lawn, the faster it grows and the more it needs to be mowed. Hold off watering after fertilization and hold off fertilizing if heavy rains are expected. To reduce the possibility of having fertilizer wash into our water system, don't water heavily soon after fertilizing.
This is beyond well done for beef, but still too cool for a good brisket. Ultimately, you're looking for a temperature above 185 degrees F/85 degrees C, so once it reaches 175, it's time to wrap the brisket in a heavy layer of foil and remove it from the smoker.
A brisket should rest at least 30 minutes and up to 2 to 4 hours in a warm ice chest. Using the 1 to 1.5 hour rule and your brisket is around 12 pounds, a cooking time of between 12 and 18 hours depending on the above mentioned factors. brisket should rest at least 30 minutes and up to 2 to 4 hours in a warm ice chest. Using the 1 to 1.5 hour rule and your brisket is around 12 pounds, a cooking time of between 12 and 18 hours depending on the above mentioned factors.