Brisket timing?

[billbo]

Is there a rule of thumb as to how many hours per pound a brisket will take to smoke? I always find it so hard to guage.

 

[txbbqman]

You are fixing to hear a whole lot about cooking to temp not time.

Briskets need to be at 190 when removed.

here is a good thread that will explain it better

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/for...ead.php?t=1574

 

[1894]

It really is hard to gauge . A safe bet , start by midnight for an evening dinner / supper that day.
Easier to warm back up than to try to rush a stubborn chunk of meat.IMHO
Folks here will give you some better guidelines than I have

 

[darrin]

Way too many variables to go by time IMO.

 

[3 j's b smokin]

Mine usually take 1.5 hours per pound at 225 degrees but it all depends on the meat. I say grab a cooler of beer, stick a thermometer in it and wait til it gets to 195.

 

[northwet smoker]

I usually figure 2hrs a pound to be safe. But every piece of meat is different so you never really know for sure. Definately watch the temps and not the clock.

Dave