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.
Directions. Preheat the oven or smoker to 225 degrees F. Trim the fat evenly across the top to 1/4-inch thick. Season the brisket liberally with the seasoning rub. Cook in the oven or smoker until the internal temperature on an instant-read meat thermometer reaches 175 degrees F, about 6 to 8 hours.Remove the meat from the oven or smoker and wrap in a double layer of aluminum foil to seal in the juices.eason the brisket liberally with the seasoning rub. Cook in the oven or smoker until the internal temperature on an instant-read meat thermometer reaches 175 degrees F, about 6 to 8 hours.