Description
A tender, smoky beef brisket slow-cooked to perfection with a flavorful peppery and slightly sweet rub. Perfect for Father’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 to 6 pounds whole beef brisket (preferably flat cut with a good fat cap)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Wood chips for smoking (hickory, oak, or pecan recommended)
- Yellow mustard (for binding the rub)
Instructions
- Trim excess silver skin from brisket but keep a thin fat layer. Coat brisket lightly with yellow mustard to bind the rub.
- Mix kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Rub the brisket generously on all sides.
- Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add wood chips for smoke. Set up for indirect heat if using a kettle grill.
- Place brisket fat side up on smoker grate. Smoke for about 6 hours undisturbed, forming a dark mahogany bark.
- When internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and bark is firm, wrap brisket in butcher paper or foil. Continue smoking until internal temperature hits 203°F (95°C).
- Remove brisket and let it rest wrapped for at least 1 hour to redistribute juices.
- Slice or chop as desired and serve with your favorite sides or use in sandwiches and tacos.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to monitor internal temperature accurately.
- Yellow mustard is only for binding; it will not add mustard flavor.
- Wood chip choice affects smoke flavor; hickory, oak, or pecan are best.
- Resting the brisket is crucial for juicy meat.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired heat level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Father's Day, smoked brisket, barbecue, beef, slow cooked, smoky meat, main dish