Unusually long cook time for brisket

[AvonSmoke]

Thanks for all the feedback. To get a better idea what my actual grill temp is I used my other probes which I calibrated using an ice water bath. First photo is the difference at high temp while I was making a pizza... pretty big gap there. Really make me think that I may have a faulty thermocouple. Second was from the ribs And turkey legs that I am making today, not much variation this time. I’ll see if the food finishes within the expected time frame today. Going to keep doing research to prepare for the big brisket that I’m making for Saturday. View attachment 2682View attachment 2683

I have the same issue. The actual grill temp from another probe is lower than the set temp. I have gone round and round with support, even replacing the thermocouple and the D2 control board. Issue persists. I notice that the gap is greater the higher in temp you go. I love the grill otherwise, but not sure this will ever get resolved, so I will have to rely on my InkBird thermometer to tell me correct grill temp.

 

[Solarian31]

I have the same issue. The actual grill temp from another probe is lower than the set temp. I have gone round and round with support, even replacing the thermocouple and the D2 control board. Issue persists. I notice that the gap is greater the higher in temp you go. I love the grill otherwise, but not sure this will ever get resolved, so I will have to rely on my InkBird thermometer to tell me correct grill temp.

I agree that the gap gets wider with higher cook temps. I have been just setting it higher to compensate which helps a little, or planning to allow for the extra cook time. Only problem is I have to set it at 235-240 in order to hit a true 225, which means no supersmoke. For my most recent brisket I did the first few hours with supersmoke at the lower temp, then bumped it up to 240 and left plenty of extra time to account for the initial lower temp. Works well for me.

 

[DVSCYCLES]

These guys did a good video on Brisket on a Traeger and I can't wait to try it out.