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Brisket Cooking Time Calculator
Estimate smoker cook time from weight and minutes per pound.
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How the Brisket Cooking Time Calculator Works
Low-and-slow barbecue is timed by the pound. At a smoker temperature around 225°F, brisket takes roughly 60–90 minutes per pound; this calculator uses your rate and adds a rest. A 12-pound brisket at 75 minutes per pound is about 15 hours of cook time, plus an hour’s rest.
Time is only a planning guide — brisket is done by temperature and feel, usually around 200–205°F internal when it probes like butter. The “stall,” where the temperature plateaus for hours, can be pushed through by wrapping. Always start early; a brisket can rest for hours held warm.
cook time = weight (lb) × minutes per pound
Frequently Asked Questions
How long to smoke a brisket?
Plan on about 60–90 minutes per pound at 225°F. A 12-pound brisket runs roughly 12–18 hours — but cook to temperature, not the clock.
What temperature is brisket done?
Around 200–205°F internal, when a probe slides in with little resistance. That matters more than elapsed time.
Why rest a brisket?
Resting lets the juices redistribute and finishes the cook. An hour or more, held warm, makes a noticeably juicier brisket.
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