Description
Smoked Beef Brisket is a mouthwatering, tender cut of meat that takes your barbecue experience to the next level. Infused with luscious flavors from a homemade dry rub and slowly smoked to perfection, this dish is sure to impress your guests and become the star of any family gathering. Ideal for both seasoned chefs and beginners, this recipe guarantees restaurant-quality results with every bite. Enjoy the tantalizing aroma and rich taste that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5–7 lbs beef brisket
- 2 cups hickory or oak wood chips (soaked)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp mustard (for adhesion)
- 1 cup beef broth
- Barbecue sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about a quarter-inch fat cap.
- Spread mustard evenly over the brisket.
- Mix dry rub ingredients and massage into the brisket; let sit for one hour at room temperature.
- Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add soaked wood chips.
- Smoke brisket fat-side up for about 1 hour per pound until internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C).
- Wrap in foil and let rest for at least one hour before serving with barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 6 to 10 hours depending on weight
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg