Smoked Beef Brisket
A rich and indulgent smoked beef brisket that brings family together, perfect for slow cooking and celebrating those cherished moments.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 450 minutes
- Total Time: 480 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole beef brisket (5–10 pounds)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoker wood chips (hickory or oak)
- BBQ sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Trim the brisket by removing excess fat, leaving about 1/4 inch for moisture.
- Season generously with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- Position the brisket in the smoker fat side up, adding wood chips for smoke flavor.
- Smoke for about 1-1.5 hours per pound, until the internal temperature reaches 195-205°F (90-96°C).
- Let it rest wrapped in butcher paper or aluminum foil for at least an hour.
- Slice against the grain and serve with BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
Make sure your smoker is prepared and clean, and use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature accurately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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