Smoke time.

[bbqbrisket]

How much actual SMOKE time is required for brisket; not cooking time?
thanks

 

[SmokinEdge]

How much actual SMOKE time is required for brisket; not cooking time?
thanks

That is very subjective. The meat will absorb smoke until IT of 160-165 at which point the meat goes into stall and stops making smoke ring. Smoke will still build on the surface though.

However, about 5 hours is all that is needed for me smoking at 250. Also most of my smoked and cured meats, hams, bacon, sausage only smoke for about 5 hours as well.

 

[BigW.]

To add to the subjectivity...smoker type and wood choice will influence the smoke time. Stick burner with mesquite will impart heavier smoke flavor than a pellet burning apple for instance in same time frame. It is all personal preference.

 

[bbqbrisket]

Thank you both