Monitor rainfall. Don't water the lawn if rains are expected soon. Keep track of rainfall for the week. Don't apply more water to the lawn than what is absolutely necessary. The guide of about 1 of water per week is only a guide. If your lawn doesn't get that 1 of water, it's not going to die.
Youâll want to check the internal temp after 5 hours. It should be in the 160 to 170 range. At this temp, you want to pull the brisket off the smoker and place in an aluminum pan and add Â¼â of liquid (beef stock, apple juice, etc.) to the aluminum pan and APPLY MORE DRY RUB, then cover with aluminum foil.
Check the temperature every 20 minutes and adjust the vent, flap, and door to keep the heat even. Replenish the water as needed, do not poke the brisket with a fork, and, Franklin admonishes, âDo not turn it.â When an instant-read thermometer registers 195 to 203 degrees, the brisket is done. Itâs best to take it off the heat a little sooner, though, because it will continue to cook.