How long to let brisket rest before putting in fridge

Once brisket has been removed from the smoker, resting or holding the brisket is the last stage of the cooking process. This is a crucial step and can make or break your brisket, so I wanted to find out everything I could about resting brisket.

Meat will continue to cook long after it has been removed from the smoker.

Brisket should be rested for at least 30 minutes prior to slicing, but 1 hour is preferable.

While resting, leave the brisket wrapped, but vent one corner. To hold the brisket, wrap the meat in a towel, then placed in an insulated dry cooler for up to 4 hours. The brisket will continue to cook during this holding phase, and this process will ensure the meat will be moist and tender.

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