Field Guide · The Fire Cut
How to Hold 225°F for Clean Brisket Bark
Fire management basics that separate pit luck from pit craft.
5 min read · July 21, 2026
Vent discipline
Stabilize with clean fuel, then adjust vents in small moves. Chase with lids open and you’ll fight temperature all day.
Trust the probe
Pit temp and meat temp are different jobs. Track both. Bark forms when surface dries under steady heat — not when you panic-open the lid.
