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5 Step Smoked Brisket

A flavorful and tender smoked brisket recipe that requires only five simple steps to achieve delicious results.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brisket
  • 4 pounds beef brisket preferably with a good fat cap
Rub
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
Wood Chips
  • 2 cups hickory or oak wood chips soaked in water for at least 30 minutes

Method
 

Prepare the Brisket
  1. Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch of fat on top.
  2. Combine all rub ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  3. Rub the spice mixture all over the brisket, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Preheat the Smoker
  1. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
  2. Add the soaked wood chips to the smoker box or directly on the coals.
Smoke the Brisket
  1. Place the brisket in the smoker, fat side up.
  2. Smoke for approximately 5-6 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C).
Rest the Brisket
  1. Remove the brisket from the smoker and wrap it in foil.
  2. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Serve
  1. Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with your favorite barbecue sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 3gCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the brisket.

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