Description
A simple yet delicious smoked brisket recipe that results in melt-in-your-mouth slices, perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs beef brisket
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- Wood chips for smoking (e.g., hickory or oak)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Smoker: Set your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- Prepare the Brisket: Rub brisket with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Place the Brisket in the Smoker: Position fat-side up in the smoker.
- Add Wood Chips: Follow manufacturer’s instructions to add wood chips.
- Smoke the Brisket: Smoke for 1.5 hours per pound until it reaches 195°F (90°C).
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 30 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Consider adding cayenne pepper for a spicy kick, and serve with a side of barbecue sauce or fresh herbs for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 450 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg