The 4 to 10 Method: A Foolproof Way to Smoke Brisket

🔥The 4 to 10 method involves smoking brisket for a total of 16 hours to achieve a tender and flavorful result.

💨Smoking the brisket at a low temperature for the first 4 hours allows it to absorb smoke flavor and develop a beautiful bark.

🌡️Cooking the brisket at a high temperature for 2 hours helps to render the fat and continue the cooking process.

💦Letting the brisket cook at a stable temperature for at least 10 hours allows it to become tender and juicy.

🔪Slicing the brisket reveals a perfectly cooked meat with a juicy texture and a flavorful bark.

Why is it called the 4 to 10 method?

—The method involves smoking the brisket for 4 hours, cooking it at a high temperature for 2 hours, and then letting it cook at a stable temperature for at least 10 hours.

What temperature should I smoke the brisket?

—The brisket should be smoked at a low temperature of around 120 degrees Celsius (240 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first 4 hours.

Why is it important to cook the brisket at a high temperature?

—Cooking the brisket at a high temperature for 2 hours helps to render the fat and continue the cooking process, resulting in a tender and flavorful brisket.

How long should I let the brisket cook at a stable temperature?

—The brisket should be cooked at a stable temperature for at least 10 hours to ensure it becomes tender and juicy.

How do I know when the brisket is done?

—The brisket is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 93-95 degrees Celsius (200-203 degrees Fahrenheit) and when a probe or skewer easily goes in and out of the meat.

00:00Introduction and sponsorship message from Barneyx Smokers.

00:30Explanation of the 4 to 10 method of cooking brisket.

02:00Preparation of the brisket, including trimming and seasoning with salt and black pepper.

03:30Smoking the brisket at a low temperature for 4 hours to develop a smoky flavor and bark.

05:30Increasing the temperature and cooking the brisket for 2 hours to render the fat and continue the cooking process.

07:00Wrapping the brisket in butcher paper and letting it cook at a stable temperature for at least 10 hours.

09:00Unwrapping and slicing the brisket to reveal a juicy and flavorful result.

10:00Conclusion and final thoughts on the 4 to 10 method of cooking brisket.