Quick brisket cook

[funk]

I read Jeff's article about starting a brisket low and slow then finishing at high heat. I have a 5lb flat that I am cooking tomorrow and I have limited time before my party. I need and estimated total cook time. In the article, it was 7hrs for a 10lbs. Would it be safe to say 3.5 to 4 with 5lbs. Thanks.

 

[wtipton]

Unfortunantly, you can not cook a brisket by time but internal temp. I have a 5lb brisket that took 4 hour and then another that took 8 hours (no joke it was not thanksgiving and missed the dinner by 3 hours :). i would plan on starting it as early as possible as if it does get done early you can always wrap it in towels put it in a cooler and it will stay at temp for several hours, hope this helps

William