Yeah, I-Lived-in-Texas, Smoked Brisket

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This smoked beef brisket recipe is hands-down the best way I have found to cook a brisket.

Submitted by all rec

Updated on May 14, 2024

Partially sliced smoked brisket on a parchment lined baking sheet.

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

13 hrs 30 mins

Additional Time:

1 day

Total Time:

1 day 13 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

16

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Ingredients

wood chips
¼ cup paprika
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup ground cumin
¼ cup cayenne pepper
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup chili powder
¼ cup garlic powder
¼ cup onion powder
¼ cup kosher salt
¼ cup freshly cracked black pepper
10 pounds beef brisket, or more to taste

Directions

Gather the ingredients.

ALLRECIPES / JULIA HARTBECK
Soak wood chips in a bowl of water, 8 hours to overnight.

ALLRECIPES / JULIA HARTBECK
Mix paprika, white sugar, cumin, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Rub the spice mixture over the entire brisket; refrigerate for 24 hours.

ALLRECIPES / JULIA HARTBECK
Preheat smoker to between 220 degrees F (104 degrees C) and 230 degrees F (110 degrees C). Drain wood chips and place in the smoker.

ALLRECIPES / JULIA HARTBECK
Smoke brisket in the preheated smoker until it has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 12 ½ hours. Wrap brisket tightly in butcher paper or heavy-duty aluminum foil and return to smoker.

ALLRECIPES / JULIA HARTBECK
Continue smoking brisket until an internal temperature of 185 degrees F (85 degrees C) is reached, about 1 hour more.

ALLRECIPES / JULIA HARTBECK

Cook’s Note

I use a mix of mesquite, pecan, hickory, and oak wood chips, but lean more toward mesquite and pecan wood chips. Plan on about 1 hour and 15 minutes per pound of brisket.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the spice rub ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

228	Calories
7g	Fat
16g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 228
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 57mg	19%
Sodium 3010mg	131%
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 27g	53%
Vitamin C 5mg	5%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 662mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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