If you are thinking of smoking a brisket for the first time, be sure and checkout the following link:
https://www.virtualweberbullet.com/brisket-...on-preparation/There is a lot of very good information there and I follow most of it as well as things I picked up from other sites.
I'm prepared to make your smoke a success, so if you are going to smoke a brisket, don't be afraid to send me an e-mail with your phone number and I will call you and give you any help you need.
SDC (Ralph)