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.
1 After you have a good smoke in your smoker add the brisket. 2  General rule of thumb is to smoke for about 1.5 hours per pound of brisket. 3  Your time may be a little less or more. Throughout the day, this liquid evaporates to help keep your brisket moist. 2  After you have a good smoke in your smoker add the brisket. 3  General rule of thumb is to smoke for about 1.5 hours per pound of brisket.