When Abdur-Rahim returned to Wilmington from Chicago in 1977, one of the first things she wanted to do was visit Garrettâs home at 227 Shipley Street. She was too late. âI went to that spot and it wasnât there,â she said.
To achieve the best results, I cook the beef brisket at 225 degrees for about 1 hour and 15 minutes per pound. The time per pound is strictly a guide and cooking times wil actually vary.
Once the smoker's internal temperature reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit, the smoker is ready for the brisket. Smoking the Brisket. Brisket needs to cook at a low heat for a long time. As an estimate, smoke at 200 degrees Fahrenheit and allow for about 90 minutes of cooking time per pound of meat.Unlike when cooking with a grill, meat cooked in a smoker does not require flipping or repositioning throughout the cooking process.s an estimate, smoke at 200 degrees Fahrenheit and allow for about 90 minutes of cooking time per pound of meat. Unlike when cooking with a grill, meat cooked in a smoker does not require flipping or repositioning throughout the cooking process.