My mentor in Lockhart told me to toss my thermometer and squeeze the brisket instead, and I almost walked out

Thomas Allen · 2026-09-16T14:55:04.079219+00:00

He said the probe reading lies to you when the flat and point sit at different temps, so press the middle of the flat with two fingers and if it gives like a warm butter stick, pull it. I watched him wrap a 14 pound packer off feel alone at 3 in the morning and it came out better than anything I ever timed. Any of you cook strictly by touch, or is that too old school for comps?

SMM Buzz

Loading…

My mentor in Lockhart told me to toss my thermometer and squeeze the brisket instead, and I almost walked out | BBQ Pitmasters - SMM Buzz