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Smoked Beef Brisket

Authentic Texas style smoked brisket seasoned with a classic dalmatian rub and smoked low and slow over hardwood until tender.

930 minMediumServes 18551 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 12-14 lbs whole packer beef brisket
  • 2 tbsp coarse Kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp coarse black pepper
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. 1

    Trim the cold 12-14 lbs whole packer beef brisket by removing silverskin and excess fat from the flat, leveling the fat crescent between the point and flat, and trimming the top fat cap to 1/4 inch thickness.

  2. 2

    Mix 2 tbsp coarse Kosher salt, 2 tbsp coarse black pepper, and 2 tbsp garlic powder in a bowl, then coat all sides of the whole packer beef brisket evenly.

  3. 3

    Preheat smoker to 225 degrees F with indirect heat and hardwood smoke. Place whole packer beef brisket in the smoker with the point end facing the heat source, close the lid, and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

  4. 4

    Wrap whole packer beef brisket tightly in butcher paper or aluminum foil, creating a leak proof seal, and return seam side down to the smoker.

  5. 5

    Maintain 225 degrees F in the smoker and cook until the internal temperature reaches 202 degrees F in the thickest part of the meat.

  6. 6

    Remove whole packer beef brisket to a cutting board, rest for 1 hour, then slice against the grain and serve.

Questions

How long does Smoked Beef Brisket keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Smoked Beef Brisket?

Yes. As written it serves 18. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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