How the Texas crutch won me over after a decade of stubbornness

I always thought wrapping brisket during the cook would ruin the bark. Watching pitmasters at events use the Texas crutch made me try it, and now my briskets are way more tender. What other old BBQ ideas have you guys proven wrong?

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tessawood1mo ago

What about the no-peek rule for smokers, myth or fact?

rivera.daniel1mo ago

My buddy peeked once and dried out a whole brisket.

ericfox1mo ago

How about that old saying about soaking wood chips? I soaked them for YEARS before learning it just steams the meat and kills the smoke ring. Now I use dry chips and the flavor is INSANE.