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.
When the brisket reaches an internal temperature of 200 degrees, remove it from the smoker and immediately wrap it it a couple of clean towels. Leave the brisket wrapped up for at least an hour, preferably 2 hours. This allows the juices to soak back into the meat. This is referred to as resting the brisket.