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Smoked Brisket Recipe

I've created the ultimate recipe for melt in your mouth, sweet and smoky beef, with this incredible smoked brisket recipe!
Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours 30 minutes
Rest/Soak Time1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time7 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Smoker Box
  • Wood Chips

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • ½ tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 4 lb. brisket flat

Instructions

  • Combine all of the seasonings in a small dish. Rub the mixture over the brisket, coating it entirely.
    1 tbsp kosher salt, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1½ tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp chili powder, ½ tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 4 lb. brisket flat
  • If time allows, wrap the brisket in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a couple hours or overnight.
  • At least 1 hour prior to cooking, bring the meat to room temperature and soak the wood chips in a bowl of water.
  • When ready to grill, fill the smoker box with wood chips. Place the smoker box on the grill. Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 350-375°F).
  • When ready to start grilling, turn the heat down to low between 225-250°F.
  • Place the brisket over indirect heat by turning off half of the burners on the grill and placing the brisket over the unlit burners.
  • Grill for about 4½ hours with the grill cover closed, or until the meat reaches a temperature of 200°F.
  • Allow the brisket to rest for at least 45 minutes prior to slicing.

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.67pound | Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 1429mg | Potassium: 1100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1259IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 7mg