Question:Smoking a large brisketin Electric Smoker

[disney12]

Hello everyone!

I have a question on smoking a brisket in my Masterbuilt 30' electric smoker. The brisket is 14 lbs so it does not fit on one rack. I will cut it into 2 pieces approx 7lbs each. Would the cooking time be based on the original weight of 14lbs (1.5 per pound per hour) or would I base it on a 7lb brisket even though I would have 2 of them in the smoker. I've never cooked a brisket before so this is my first time. I know you should never base it on time but on temperature of 190-200 but I wanted to make sure I get an estimated cooking time.

I appreciate any help you can give this novice smoker!

 

[noboundaries]

As long as the two pieces are separated, say on different racks, you base your time on a 7 lb brisket.   

 

[disney12]

Thank you Ray! I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my question.

Have a great 4th of July weekend

 

[noboundaries]

Why thanks Disney12!  U2!

 

[gary s]

  Good afternoon and welcome to the forum, from a 95º day here in East Texas, and the best site on the web. Lots of great people with tons of information on just about  everything.

Gary

 

[disney12]

Thanks Gary. Looks like there is a lot of good information for a novice like me. Hope to learn a lot.

Thanks,
Kim