How long should a 5 lb brisket cook?

Chef's answer
This brisket will, however, make the meat tender, and is sure to taste much better. The average time to cook brisket is one hour per pound of the brisket....Time Taken to Cook Brisket on a Stove-top
  • 4-5 pounds: 2?-3 hours.
  • 7-8 pounds: 3-4 hours.
  • 10-12 pounds: 4?-5 hours.
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