How to Smoke the Perfect Brisket

Name: How to Smoke the Perfect Brisket
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 h
Total time: 10 h 50 min
Yield: 40 serving
Ingredients: 1 Full Brisket; Camp Chef All-Purpose Seasoning

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 hrs
Resting Time
30 mins
Total Time
10 hrs 50 mins
Servings
40
Calories
176 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
British

How to Smoke the Perfect Brisket

Tatum Murray

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Join us and Camp Chef to learn how to smoke a brisket in an electric smoker! It's easy and turns out tender and flavorful every time.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 Full Brisket 10-15 Lbs
Camp Chef All-Purpose Seasoning

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Instructions

Choose a brisket that feels flexible when you pick it up. This means it is well-marbled. If it’s stiff, there isn’t enough fat in it.
Rinse and pat dry the brisket.
Trim the fat side or fat cap (the thick layer of fat that covers one side of the brisket) down to ¼-½ inch. Trim down any other excess fat around the brisket that looks too thick.
Remove the silver skin from the bottom by scoring it and peeling it off with a paper towel.
Rinse and pat dry the brisket again.
Preheat your pellet grill to 225° F or Hi Smoke.
Coat the meat in your favorite rub until it is covered on all sides but not caked. We love our Camp Chef All Purpose Seasoning for cooking brisket.
When the grill has reached temp, get your brisket on there. Stick the meat probe into the middle of the point (the thicker part of the brisket). Close the lid.
Smoke the brisket until it has reached an internal temperature of 160° F (this usually takes about 8 hours, but just watch your meat thermometer).
Remove and wrap brisket completely in aluminum foil. Place back on the grill.
Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 190° F-200° F. This normally takes another 2-4 hours.
Remove from the grill and let it rest in an empty cooler or an oven (no heat), still covered with foil. The brisket should rest for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
Carve the brisket into ¼-inch slices, cutting against the grain of the meat. Then, enjoy the smoky deliciousness of your perfect brisket.

Notes

Don't feel overwhelmed! It seems like there are a million ways to ruin a brisket and only one way to do it right, but the truth is, anyone can do it! There's no magic sauce or secret incantation. All you need is a reliable SmokePro pellet grill and a good rub.
Don't feel overwhelmed! It seems like there are a million ways to ruin a brisket and only one way to do it right, but the truth is, anyone can do it! There's no magic sauce or secret incantation. All you need is a reliable SmokePro pellet grill and a good rub.
As with any cut of meat, it's vital to cook brisket according to internal temperature rather than the amount of time that has passed. You should estimate the entire cooking process to take 10-15 hours, but this will vary. To be safe, just keep an eye on the internal temperature.
As with any cut of meat, it's vital to cook brisket according to internal temperature rather than the amount of time that has passed. You should estimate the entire cooking process to take 10-15 hours, but this will vary. To be safe, just keep an eye on the internal temperature.
Choose any kind of seasoning rub you like. Camp Chef has a delicious all purpose rub that makes the brisket super delicious!
Choose any kind of seasoning rub you like. Camp Chef has a delicious all purpose rub that makes the brisket super delicious!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 176kcal (9%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 90mg (4%) Potassium 374mg (11%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)