Dumb newbie question.

jfulwider

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Jan 19, 2008

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Mechanicsville, Virginia

• Jul 27, 2008

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How long does it take to cook a 7 pound beef brisket on a Silver Smoker. I know it take about 10 hours on my ECB. Just wondering because if it is a different time shorter or longer I would like to know. Thanks in advance.

 

nick

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Apr 28, 2008

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• Jul 27, 2008

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I think it would be all about the temperature. If it takes 10 hrs @X temp on your other unit, then it should be the same (roughly) on any unit as long as the same temp is constant.......I think.

 

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• Jul 27, 2008

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If running the same temps it should be about the same time but go by internal temps in case you encounter a plateau

 

agmeyer

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• Jul 27, 2008

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I don't know; but you could try one for a bout 4 - 5 hours and then double foil it and finish in the oven pretty quick. I set the oven for 350 and use the remote thermometer to make sure the thickest part is at least 195 deg internal before resting it. You could always do it a day or up to a week ahead of the time needed? Hope this helps. Rich

 

jfulwider

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• Jul 28, 2008

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I cooked it yesterday and it took about 8 hours. It took abou 30lbs of red oak lump. It turned out great. I foiled it up after 6 hours and finished off the rest of the lump and it was great. Everyone raved about it. Thanks for the info. Guess I was just alittle nervous this being my first brisket on my Siver Smoker and all.