Smoked Beef Brisket (Tips & Tricks You Need)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
12 hrs
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Total Time
12 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
24 servings
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Calories
354 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoked Beef Brisket (Tips & Tricks You Need)
Description
The method begins by trimming any excess fat off the beef brisket and removing the silver skin to help seasonings penetrate. A salt, black pepper, and garlic powder rub is applied generously to all sides, and the meat marinates overnight in the refrigerator to develop flavor. The smoker is preheated to 225°F and loaded with wood chips for smoke flavor.
The brisket is smoked uncovered until reaching an internal temp of 165°F, approximately 6 to 8 hours, then wrapped in butcher paper and smoked further until it hits 195°F. This two-stage process helps achieve a smoke ring and tender texture without drying out. Resting the brisket for about an hour before slicing allows juices to redistribute.
Once rested, the brisket can be sliced and served. This approach focuses on controlling temperature and timing to produce tender, flavorful smoked brisket without additional sauces or complications.
Ingredients
- 12 lb beef brisket whole
- 2 tbsp salt coarse
- 2 tbsp black pepper ground
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat off the brisket and remove the silver skin.
- To create a rub for the brisket, combine salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Using your hands, rub all sides of the brisket generously. Allow brisket to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
- Add wood chips or chunks to the smoker. Preheat the smoker grill to 225°F and place the brisket inside.
- Close the lid and let it smoke until the internal temperature of the brisket reaches 165°F (approximately 6-8 hours).
- Wrap the brisket into a large piece of butcher paper and place it back on the smoker. Continue smoking for about 6 more hours, or until the internal brisket temperature reaches 195°F.
- Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest for about an hour before serving.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 761mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 759mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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