Smoked Brisket Recipe | Homemade Recipes

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13 December, 2022
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A tender melt-in-your-mouth smoked brisket recipe to get your backyard barbecue party started. It just doesn't get any better than this.

Smoked Brisket Recipe | Homemade Recipes

Beef is king, especially when it melts in your mouth. If you've ever had smoked brisket, then you know. Cooked for anywhere between 6 to 12 hours, a slice of smoked brisket with a side of beans, coleslaw and biscuits is everything you could ever want as a main course. While you can find restaurants that smoke their meat, they're not as prevalent as you would think (unless you're in Texas).

That's why it's paramount to learn how to smoke your own brisket. Sure, it's time consuming, but the process isn't really as difficult as you would think. All you need is a grill, some wood, coal, patience and you're pretty much set. Slow cooking the brisket will result in some of the most tender, mouth-watering meat you've ever tasted. Best of all, it doesn't require any other ingredients other than salt and pepper. Let's get started by showing you this simple, yet delicious smoked brisket recipe.

smoked brisket recipe — image via **Reddit**

Ingredients:

A 10-12 lb. whole beef brisket, fat trimmed to 1/4-inch thickness
1/3 cup kosher salt
1/3 cup freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

An hour before grilling, mix the salt and pepper and season the brisket. Let it sit at room temperature until it's time for grilling.
Fill your chimney starter with charcoal, light it and let it burn until the coals are covered with a bit of ash.
Pour the coals into one side of the grill
Place 3 chunks of mesquite next to (not on) the coals. (not on top of) coals.
Put the grate and cover on the grill and cover grill.
Stick a thermometer through the top vent and heat until it reaches 250–275F.
Place the brisket in the grill and cook for 12 hours. Flip the meat every 3 hours or so.
It's important to control the temperature between 250-275F. Do this by checking the coals and wood every 30 minutes.
Add more wood and coals when needed.
Your brisket will be done after 12 hours, when the thickest part of the meat registers 195–205F.
It will look like a huge chunk of charred meat, which is exactly what you want.
Move the brisket to a cutting board and let it sit for 30 minutes.
Slice the brisket against the grain, with pieces 1/4 inch thick.
Serve with coleslaw, potato salad, beans, sausage and biscuits.