Texas BBQ Brisket
660Min
8Servings
485Cal
HardLevel
#bbq#smoked#beef#texas#slow-cooked
Equipment
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Smoker or grill
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
beef brisket (whole)
3 kg
kosher salt (dry)
60 g
black pepper (ground)
30 g
paprika (ground)
20 g
garlic powder (powder)
15 g
onion powder (powder)
15 g
Instructions
1
Prepare the brisket
Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch layer for protection during cooking.
15 min
Leave some fat for moisture during long cooking
2
Make the rub
Combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl to create the BBQ rub.
5 min
Mix thoroughly for even seasoning
3
Season the brisket
Generously coat the entire brisket with the prepared rub, pressing it into the meat.
10 min
Apply rub evenly on all sides
4
Smoke the brisket
Cook the brisket in a smoker or grill at low temperature until it reaches 95°C internal temperature.
600 min110°Ctimer 600 min
Maintain consistent low temperature
5
Rest and slice
Remove brisket from heat and let rest for 30 minutes, then slice against the grain.
30 mintimer 30 min
Resting allows juices to redistribute
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 60 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or skillet over medium heat
Wrap tightly in foil or plastic wrap before storing
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