How Many Hours Per Pound To Smoke Brisket?

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 long does it take to smoke a 12 pound brisket?

8 hours

How long do you smoke a 3.5 pound brisket?

How long does it take to smoke a brisket?

• About an hour and fifteen minutes per pound if you cook at 250F and don’t wrap.
• About an hour per pound if you cook at 250F and wrap in butcher paper.
• About 45 minutes per pound if you cook at 250F and wrap in aluminum foil.

How many hours do you smoke a brisket?

There are lots of variables including the temperature of your smoker, the thickness of the meat, fat content, etc. For planning purposes; smoke times for 14 pound brisket should smoke for about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes per pound at 250° F. For a 14 pound brisket; which comes out to 14 to 17 1/2 hours.

How long does it take to smoke a 6lb brisket?

When slow smoking, it is hard to pinpoint an exact cook time. You can estiguess at 1.5 hours per pound but always figure a while longer and use the Foil Towel Cooler or some other holdling temp process to keep the brisket until serving time. You really want the internal temperature to determine when it is done.