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A choice brisket may require wrapping, paper or foil. It sounds like bark was very hard, so again, wrapping might be of benefit. Just to verify, were you slicing across the grain? The next brisket you cook, just try changing one or two things, so if you fix it, you'll know what you did. Is prime beef an option? If so, I recommend it. If not, definitely give wrapping a try, and up the temp, everything else looks good to me. Rob

I generally cook mine at 250°-275°, but I'm not sure this was your problem. What grade was your beef? It's possible this is the problem, right off the bat everything else looks ok. Rob

I don't know what to say!! Rob

DAYUM!! Rob

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I've always closed the lid immediately. The gasket is one reason, the other is that you don't get the chimney effect with the lid open. Essentially you get more airflow over the coals with the lid closed. Rob

Be careful, we don't want Bosceaux getting a big head even if he deserves it! Rob

Leave it in the vac bag, it's fine. You're essentially wet aging it. Rob

Once it's on the truck, it moves rather quickly. The fun is about to begin!! Rob

Yep, that's how I did it. Rob

Wrap the lower grate with foil, that'll work for a deflector. I just recently did my first smoke pot cook, it's a beautiful thing! Rob

If you're inclined, Dennis' cabinets are beautiful. One would be a great addition. Rob

Your event is much more important!! Rob

A popular place is fruita wood chunks. They have very high quality pieces. Personally I prefer charcoal store.com. They also have good quality, but will ship 5lb boxes, I believe fruita's minimum is 10lbs. Rob

I love my Cyberq, it makes simple even simpler. Rob

Plan B sucks. Use the force. Rob

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NO ONE can resist the POWER of the DARK SIDE of THE FORCE!! Do not try to resist, it will only cause more agony! Embrace the dark side, and soon you will join the KK Jedi Knights!! Rob

Should I say it? Rob

I would have been happy to have been a guide. If you ever have family come this way, IM me. Rob

I'm not sure about this, but I think the new grout adds just a bit more insulation. Don't quote me on that. Rob

You must trust in the power of the dark side!! Rob

A cult?? This is the true dark side!![emoji41][emoji41][emoji41] When I say dark side, I hope everyone knows I'm just having fun, it's meant as no disrespect to anyone, especially Dennis. I think Bosceaux was the first person I started using that phrase with, I can't remember, but if anyone feels that it's inappropriate, please let me know! Rob

Time to turbo the process. Rob