Took a gamble and smoked my 2nd ever brisket for about 30 people at my wedding shower. It was a huge success, everybody loved it and I only got to eat a couple of pieces. It was gone in like 15 minutes. 14 pound brisket from Costco smoked on a Weber Smoky Mountain at 285 using Kamado Joe lump charcoal and hickory / cherry chunks. No wrap. Smoked for 13-14 hours until probe tender (206 degrees for this one) and then rested to 170, and held at 170 in the oven until ready to serve. Dry brined the brisket for