9 min
Brisket Slicing Techniques
Where flat meets point, and how to cut against the grain for a clean, tender slice.
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Rib Presentation Etiquette
Turn-in box layout, bone direction, and the garnish rules judges actually notice.
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The target temperature for every cut — plus AI alerts for the errors that cost scores.
Brisket
203°F
Probe-tender in the flat; rest at least an hour.
Ribs
195–203°F
Bend test first — teeth in the bone, not falling off.
Chicken
165°F
Thigh to 175°F for texture; never below 165°F.
Sausage
160°F
Casings split past 180°F — pull early.
AI alerts for common mistakes
- Pit swinging more than 25°F — check intake and fuel.
- Brisket stalled near 160°F — wrap or ride it out; don't crank the heat.
- Chicken pulled under 165°F — unsafe; return it to the pit.
- Ribs probing done early — hold wrapped, off the grate.
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