Smoked Beef Brisket
Ingredients
- 12-15lb beef brisket
- salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tbso onion powder
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Trim the brisket if desired. Salt the meat on both sides and leave it at room temperature for about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare your smoker, setting it to 225 degrees
- Mix all seasonings besides the salt together in a small bowl. Then, use your fingertips to spread the rub on both sides of the brisket, gently pressing it into the meat
- Transfer the brisket to the smoker, ensuring that the thicker part is closer to the heat source for more reliable, thorough cooking. Cook for several hours until the meat temperature reaches about 165 degrees
- Wrap the brisket, if desired, using the instructions above. Return the meat to the smoker to continue cooking until it reaches about 200 degrees. The total time is typically between 10-12 hours
- Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest at room temperature for up to 30 minutes
- Slice the brisket against the grain or shred it using two forks for serving. Enjoy!
Notes
*“Beef Brisket” by cookbookman17 licensed under CC BY 2.0
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