Brisket Recipe

This recipe outlines how to prepare and cook a 4.5lbs brisket, including rub mix, smoking, and glazing instructions.

 

Brisket Recipe

**Recipe is for 4.5lbs of brisket, adjust seasoning based on weight**

-Example: 9lbs brisket then double the seasoning

Rub Mix

  • 2-3 Tbsp of beef Boullion cubes (crush 4-5 cubes)
  • 1 Tbsp of smoked paprika
  • 1  1/2 Tbsp of Brown Sugar
  • 2Tbsp of chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp of fresh ground pepper (preferably peppercorn blend)
  • 2 Tbsp of garlic salt 

Brisket Prep

  • Remove excess fat from brisket
  • Score the meat on both sides with knife not to deep. Just to get the seasoning into meat
  • Rub seasoning onto meat on all sides and coat heavily
  • Cover and place into fridge overnight (minimum)

Preparing Smoker

  • Set smoker to 225 degrees cooking temp *INDIRECT*
  • We prefer to use chucks of applewood in coal

Time To Cook

  • Place brisket on grill -Fat Side Up- *INDIRECT* 
  • Cook until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees
  • Foil wrap sauce: 2 Tbsp of brown sugar, 2  1/2 Tbsp of apple juice, & 2 Tbsp of finely chopped shallots
  • Make a foil pack and place brisket into foil. Continue to pour sauce over meat
  • Cover and cook for approximately 2 hours, until internal temperature is 190 degrees
  • Remove brisket from foil and glaze for approximately 20 minutes with 1 cup of favorite BBQ sauce (we like apricot based), 2 Tbsp of brown sugar, and 2 Tbsp of apple cider
  • After 20 minutes or so, place meat back into foil that was set aside and cover (make a tent with the foil)  Let sit for 30 minutes
  • Slice against grain in 1/4 inch slices

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