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First time smoking a small brisket flat. With smaller pieces is it better to smoke at 225 for longer smoke or 275 for a faster smoke.

It’s a 3 pound pastrami if that makes any difference. It’s also a “lean brisket” so my thought was since there’s less fat to render 275 to be done quicker would make it more moist. Planning to wrap at 160 pull at 200.

Posted Mar 17, 2026, 3:06 PM UTC

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