[Big Rick]

Helio everyone. It is my first time smoking a Brisket. I am using an electric bulletproof smoker. I have a question. I have 2 4lb briskets in the smoker. How long do you guys think it will take to cook? Any advice is welcome. Thanks

[TANSTAAFB]

Where are you located? When I lived in Texas a brisket would take about 8 hours at 250°F
Same brisket on Colorado takes about 12. And despite what the purists tell you, it's fine to finish it off in the oven

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[Big Rick]

I am in Texas. I’ve had then in the smoker right now for about an hour. Temp is at 160

[tommymorris]

I am in Texas. I’ve had then in the smoker right now for about an hour. Temp is at 160

I cook until the internal temp is 205F. Then I take it out and let it rest 30 minutes. I wrap it in foil and put it in an ice chest under towels so it stays hot during the rest. It can stay hot for hours this way.

PS. I cook whole briskets. I have never done smaller pieces (like your 4lb. pieces).

[BrewBama]

I cook packer briskets in a WSM in 5 hours.

2.5 hours until 170*F internal, wrap, then another 2.5 hours until a skewer slides in like a hot knife thru butter. 

Of course, I smoke brisket hot n fast.

...and I’m from TX if that matters.

Here’s a step by step: https://www.virtualweberbullet.com/brisket-high-heat/

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[Big Rick]

Update. After 7 1/2 hrs, the brisket is done. I am proud of my self. I think it came out good for my first time. Thanks for the input. Any opinions are welcome. Want to ad an image but don’t know how. Any help on that?

[TANSTAAFB]

Congrats on your first brisket! Just make sure you slice across the grain!
In the app there's just a photos, files button.


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[Big Rick]

Here is a picture of my first brisket


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[tommymorris]

Here is a picture of my first brisket


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It looks great.