I usually get up around 3am anyway, my wife and I take the dog for a walk around the neighborhood, it’s quiet and no cars on the street....
I cook on a Kamado Joe, which is very similar to a Big Green Egg....
So it was either cook over night or get up a little earlier .....
I did a brisket on my Joe last weekend. Got it a little dry. I may cook at 225 instead of 250 next time.
[[I usually get up around 3am anyway, my wife and I take the dog for a walk around the neighborhood,]]
If you’re out in rural areas- be careful of coyotes- carry a big stout walking stick too- and aim for the front legs- as hard as you can- don’t go for the body- it won’t do much good if they are rabid- break the front legs- they won’t be able to move then- sounds cruel, but if an animal has rabies- or some large vicious dog is attacking- it’s no holds barred at that point-
Stay safe-