Brisket Approximate Smoking Times

[CurtisK]

Is there a approximate time table, by weight and temps, for smoking brisket? As someone very new, I am just trying to get an idea of how much time I should allow for smoking/resting a brisket, depending on weight, to plan between starting and eating. Thanks Much for any info.

 

[Bytor]

There is the 1.5 hour general rule of thumb, but that is only a general guess. There are so many variables with meat, moisture, fat, collagen and such that it really is close to impossible to guess.

Plan earlier than you anticipate, as a longer rest is always fine. Keep a cooking log and track your cooks. Thats the best way to figure out general cook times on your setup.

 

[CurtisK]

Thank you!

 

[mooncusser2k]

Meat can't tell time. Cook to internal temperature and feel/tenderness instead. Every piece will be different regardless of cut and weight.

It's good advice to finish earlier than your planned serving time. Remember meat should rest after cooking and larger cuts can sit in a cooler for hours and remain warm. I've read one person who suggests finishing 4 hours early, to give wiggle room in case of issues.

 

[DenStinett]

Here's what works for us:

MEAT

SMOKER TEMP

SMOKING TIME

MEAT TEMP

RUBS OR SAUSES

MISC INFO

Beef Brisket

U@LO / W@270

Start time 10:30pm

U@150 / W@200

Garlic Pepper Salt Grinder Blend for 24 hrs

U 8 + (Paper)W 8 + Rest 2+

And we get this:

 

[CurtisK]

Here's what works for us:

MEAT

SMOKER TEMP

SMOKING TIME

MEAT TEMP

RUBS OR SAUSES

MISC INFO

Beef Brisket

U@LO / W@270

Start time 10:30pm

U@150 / W@200

Garlic Pepper Salt Grinder Blend for 24 hrs

U 8 + (Paper)W 8 + Rest 2+

And we get this:
View attachment 9651

Thank you. I also found the below table on the bbqdryrubs site. Of course these are only approximates but, it does give me some idea.

Cooking Method	Time Per Pound	Total Cook Time For 12 Pound Brisket
250F	1 hour 15 min	15 hours
250F + Butcher Paper	1 hour	12 hours
250F + Foil	45 min	9 hours
300F + Foil	30 min	6 hours