Second Day Brisket

[Forkin Pork]

This is the first time I have had to cook a brisket one day ahead of time
Pulling off at 195*
Wrapping in clear wrap and straight into the frig.
The next day I have two cooks so

So, with the brisket how should I reheat it?
And when should I slice it?

Thanks for your time

[qfanatic01]

I never done it for a competition but I would leave it wrapped and reheat it at 225 for 2 hours then rest for 15 to 20 unwrapped. Slice it up.
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[Pit Boss]

First off...putting a 195* brisket directly in the fridge is not smart. Allow it to cool, unwrapped, until it hits 135*. Then wrap and put it in the fridge...preferably on a metal pan sithing directly on top of ice so that the ice is in contact with the pan at all times.

Reheating should be done wrapped in foil not plastic. I would reheat no lower than 300*. And you don't reheat by time. The internal temp has to reach 165* no matter how long that takes.

This post is in the catering section. If you are an inspected caterer you should know these things.

I would also ask that if anyone gives a recommendation that pertains to food safety, please have at least a basic knowledge of food safety.
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[Harry Nutczak]

what kind of refrigeration unit?

To get a piece of meat down to proper temps fast enough will almost require a blast cooler. You may be able to do it in a walk-in cooler if placed unwrapped directly in front of the fans.

if you took that brisket up to 195, I doubt you'll be able to slice it the next day without it falling apart.

I've done 2-day briskets, but only took them to 175, and placed them in a walk-in freezer to get the temps down for safe holding in the cooler.

The day I finished them, I would not wrap them I would place foil underneath and take them up to 185 before slice & serve

if you are now more careful with times & temps, you risk growing Perfringens bacteria, that may ruin your reputation real fast
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[cjschuckwagon]

With pork shoulder i wrap in plastic, then ice bath until temp is safe. Wrap in foil over the plastic and retherm at 300 max until u to temp.

The plastic helps retain moisture and doesnt hurt anything, works great for pork....cj
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why see a shrink, bbq therapy...be one with the pig....cj