Smoked beef brisket
Smoked beef brisket is a delicious cut of beef that is cooked low and slow in a smoker, resulting in a tender, flavorful dish. It's a popular barbecue favorite known for its rich, smoky flavor and juicy meat.
Ingredients
- 4-5 lbs beef brisket
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cups wood chips (hickory or oak)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) and soak the wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch of fat on the surface.
- In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and brown sugar to make a rub.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the brisket, making sure to coat it evenly.
- Place the brisket in the smoker and add the soaked wood chips to create smoke.
- Smoke the brisket for about 1.5 hours per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 195-205°F (90-96°C).
- Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
The cook time for smoked beef brisket can vary depending on the size of the brisket and the temperature of your smoker, but as a general guideline, you can expect it to take about 1.5 hours per pound at a smoker temperature of 225°F (107°C). So, for a 4-5 lb brisket, the cook time could range from 6 to 7.5 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 731kcal (37%)Carbohydrates: 7g (2%)Protein: 95g (190%)Fat: 34g (52%)Saturated Fat: 12g (75%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 281mg (94%)Sodium: 3.85mgPotassium: 1.568mgFiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 81IU (2%)Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)Calcium: 42mg (4%)Iron: 9mg (50%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
