Hot and fast or low and slow for a first brisket?

[Blah64]

I prefer low & slow for briskets just because the timing works out so much better/easier for me.

 

[RevZiLLa]

Operate at the temp your cooker likes to ride and pull when the thickest part of the flat probes tender.

Look like I'm learnin' sumthin' up in here?

Yes sir!