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Smoked Beef Brisket
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Smoked Beef Brisket

Smoked Brisket is a classic recipe for the backyard smoker…discover why with this tasty recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: beef, brisket, smoked
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 447kcal
Author: David

Ingredients

  • 6-7 pound beef brisket
  • 4-5 large wood chunks I prefer Hickory or Cherry for brisket
  • Lump Charcoal
  • Disposable aluminum pan large enough to hold the brisket
  • ½ cup liquid beef or vegetable stock

Spice Rub Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin

Instructions

  • Preheat the smoker to 250°F.
  • Prepare the Spice Rub by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mixing until well blended.
  • Generously apply the Spice Rub to all sides of the brisket.
  • Once the smoker has reached a stable 250°F, add the wood chunks directly to the coals. Put the grate in place and put the brisket on the grates with the fat cap (the fattier side) up. Insert a probe thermometer into the brisket, close the lid, and walk away. (Do check the temperature of the smoker occasionally to ensure it stays around 250°F +/- 10°.)
  • When the internal temperature of the brisket reaches 165°F, remove the brisket and place in the disposable aluminum pan. Mix the stock with ½ cup of water and pour it into the pan. Wrap the pan (brisket and all) with aluminum foil and place it back on the smoker.
  • When the internal temperature of the brisket reaches 200°-205°, remove the brisket from the smoker. (But leave it wrapped in the aluminum pan!) Allow the brisket to rest for 1-2 hours before carving.
  • Slice across the grain into ½” slices. Serve as slices, or chop the slices into smaller bits and serve as a brisket sandwich.

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 1027mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1669IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 7mg
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