When you decide whether or not to wrap a brisket, you’re also deciding how long the cook will take. Wrapping brisket isn’t just about bark or moisture. ...

When people talk about perfect brisket, a big component is the bark, that dark, smoky, peppery crust that makes your brisket look and taste incredible. ...

Once you wrap a brisket, the cook no longer follows a predictable timeline. Cook time after wrapping depends on temperature, meat size, fat content, ...

If you’re looking for alternatives to wrapping brisket, these three methods give you options depending on bark, moisture and cook time. Most pitmasters ...