Brisket help please

usc1321

Okay so here is question for you all. I put my 8 pound brisket on about 1.5 hours ago. It is already up to 125 degress. I am cooking at 240-250 dome. Does this sound right? It seems to be cooking too fast to me. I have only tried brisket twice before and has never really turned out right. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks. :huh:

JLOCKHART29

Don't worry. It will hang up soon and will wonder if thermometer is broke!

citychicken

it would appear that you are on target for a good brisket. i think the rule of thumb is about 1.5 to 2 hours cooking time per pound at that dome temp. although i just did a 7. 5 pound brisket that was well trimmed and no point that finished (195 internal) in eight hours.

usc1321

Thanks. glad to have some reassurance. I'll keep my finger crossed and let you all know how it turns out.

Fidel

Brisket typically jumps very quickly to 150, then takes a long long time to get from there to 170.

I think my last one was 10 pounds trimmed and it got to 150 in under 2.5 hours.

No sweat...you'll be fine.