It was a 13+ hour effort....the 2x2 snake lasted 8.5 hrs, then I added charcoal hourly.... there was a double stall, and I pulled when the brisket hit 203....in light of the double stall, it was a little too late, resulting in a slightly overcooked brisket (mostly on the point)...but not catastrophic...it sat in the cooler wrapped for 4 hours before we ate it....overall, it was a tasty effort and I will definitely do again, having learned from this one....nothing beats experience, as my brother will say. there was no issue with the quality of the brisket from Walmart, only my inexperience at briskets...
just before pulling at 203
slightly overdone, but quite tasty....even the leftovers were delish