How Long Do I Smoke A Brisket?

How long does brisket take to smoke?

Checking the Temperature While Smoking

To achieve the best results, I cook the beef brisket at 225 degrees for about 1 hour and 15 minutes per pound.

The time per pound is strictly a guide and cooking times will actually vary.

How do you smoke the perfect brisket?

The damp wood smolders and permeates the brisket with smoke. You can also offset the heat by raking the coals to opposite sides of the pit. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours per pound, at a temperature between 200 and 250 degrees, adding both dry and soaked wood chips as necessary to keep the temperature consistent.

How long does it take to smoke a 12 pound brisket?

8 hours

How long do you smoke a 3 pound brisket?

The 3 Things to Remember About Great Brisket

  • Give yourself plenty of time. While the actual cook time varies with each brisket, you should allow at least 1 hour and 15 mins per pound of brisket when the cooking temperature is set to 250°F.
  • Get your gear ready.
  • Allow plenty of time to rest.

Why is my smoked brisket tough?

A brisket that is tender like that is pure gold for a smoker. The problem is that a brisket is one of the more challenging cuts of meat to smoke. If the brisket is tough, it is because it needs more time to cook to tenderize and break down the connective tissues.

How do you keep a brisket moist when smoking?

Rules for a moist brisket:

  1. Start with a well-marbled brisket with a thin layer of fat (cap).
  2. Keep fat on the brisket.
  3. Keep the fat between the meat and the fire as much as you can.
  4. Baste frequently with a good brisket mop.
  5. Flip and rotate your brisket at least once during the smoking to even out the exposure to heat.
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Do you smoke brisket fat side up or down?

If you decide to cook your brisket fat side up, you should know that the fat acts as a heat shield protecting the beef. If your heat source is mostly from the top, such as with many horizontal offset smokers, fat side up should be the way to go.

Can you over smoke a brisket?

It’s easy to over-smoke brisket due to its long cook time. This will result in a piece of meat that “tastes like liquid smoke.” To prevent this, it’s necessary to use very dry wood. This particular type of wood creates very little soot when it burns and imparts a mild smoky flavor to the meat.

What temperature do you smoke brisket to?

The ideal temperature of a properly smoked brisket is 195°F, but keep in mind that the internal temp of the brisket can increase by 10 degrees even after it’s been removed from the grill. The last thing you want is to overcook your brisket, which results in dry, chewy meat.