Smoked Brisket
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
720 min
Total Time
750 min
Servings
12
A tender and flavorful smoked brisket that melts in your mouth, perfect for a backyard barbecue.
Ingredients
- 1 whole beef brisket (about 10 pounds)
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 1/4 cup black pepper
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- Wood chips (hickory or oak recommended)
Instructions
- Step 1: Trim any excess fat from the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch of fat on the surface.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper to make the dry rub.
- Step 3: Rub the brisket thoroughly with yellow mustard to help the dry rub adhere.
- Step 4: Apply the dry rub generously over the entire brisket, ensuring even coverage.
- Step 5: Preheat your smoker to 225°F and add wood chips according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Step 6: Place the brisket in the smoker fat side up and smoke for about 6 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Step 7: Wrap the brisket tightly in butcher paper or aluminum foil and continue smoking until the internal temperature reaches 203°F, about another 4-6 hours.
- Step 8: Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest, wrapped, for at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Step 9: Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with your favorite barbecue sauce or sides.
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