In the realm of barbecue, few dishes reign supreme like smoked brisket. This delectable cut of meat, sourced from the lower chest of the cow, boasts an alluring combination of smoky flavor, tender texture, and a captivating crust. Achieving smoked brisket perfection requires a delicate balance of time, temperature, and technique. This article presents a comprehensive guide to crafting the ultimate smoked brisket, featuring two distinct recipes: the Traditional Smoked Brisket, a classic rendition that showcases the inherent flavors of the meat, and the Sweet and Spicy Smoked Brisket, an audacious creation that tantalizes the taste buds with a harmonious blend of sweet and heat. Both recipes provide detailed instructions, ensuring that pitmasters of all skill levels can embark on this culinary journey with confidence. So, fire up your smoker, gather your ingredients, and prepare to embark on a transformative barbecue experience that will leave your taste buds in awe.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPICED BEEF BRISKET WITH SMOKEY BBQ SAUCE (TEXAS)
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 4h15m
Yield 4 to 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- For the rub: In small bowl, combine the sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
- Pour the beef broth into a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Using a paring knife, score the surface of the meat all over. Massage the rub into the meat. Cover the dish tightly with foil and roast until very tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours, adding water 1/2 cup at a time if the roasting juices start to dry up.
- For the sauce: In a food processor, combine the garlic, celery, onion, tomato sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, smoked paprika, chili powder and salt. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth, scraping the side of the food processor bowl as needed with a spatula. Transfer the sauce to a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 30 minutes.
- Brush 1/3 cup of the sauce over the surface of the brisket.
- Slice the brisket into 3/4-inch pieces and arrange on a serving platter. Serve the extra sauce alongside.
A SMOKED BEEF BRISKET WITH RUB AND A TEXAS BBQ SAUCE
The flavors in the rub are oil soluble and the oil helps penetrate the meat. So does the salt, so don't leave it out. Soaked mesquite, pecan or oak: (Using you favorite remember mesquite is strong) This recipe make a lot of BBQ sauce! Recipe #368461 The leftover brisket can be shredded placed in a crock pot over sliced onions and top with sauce to coat. Slow cook on low for a couple hours. Yummo!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Meat
Time 10m
Yield 1/2 cup, 20-30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 33
Steps:
- RUB:.
- Mix rub the ingredients together in a mortar and pestle grinding till nicely combined but leaving some nice pieces of pepper and salt.
- Lightly oil the meat with vegetable oil.
- Spread the rub generously on beef brisket. Let it marinate on the meet overnight. Bring brisket to room temperature for 30 minutes before putting in the smoker.
- Beer Mop Sauce:.
- Mix ingredients in a pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Fire up the smoker:.
- Start up the smoker with your favorite wood.
- Add water in the bottom which helps keep meat moist.
- Place brisket in a 225 degree prepared smoker fat side down. Mop a nice amount of the mop sauce on and smoke for 1 hour.
- Flip the brisket carefully not piercing the meat. Mop with more sauce.
- After that, turn the brisket about every two hours and mop it every time you turn it." Keeping it moist.
- It`ll be done when you give it a taste test. The outside of the meat will look charred. Don't worry. It's supposed to look that way.
- There should be a pretty smoke ring. This could take anywhere from 6-12 hours. Repeat the mopping and flipping until the brisket reaches 180 degrees for slicing or 195 degrees for pulling and remove from smoker.
- It which point you can let rest before cooking or wrap it tightly in a foil pan with the heat off for 3-4 hours as it father tenderizes.
- BBQ Sauce:.
- Mix all ingredients in a pot and simmer till nice a thick about 1 hour. Can be made the day before.
- Slice the brisket thick and against the grain if it is fairly tender or if it is a little tough slice it against the grain only in thinner slices. Serve with BBQ Sauce or make pulled beef mixed with the BBQ sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.5, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 124.7, Sodium 1664.3, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 27.4, Protein 39.6
SMOKED BRISKET
This smoked brisket recipe is always a crowd favorite-it really melts in your mouth! -Jodi Abel, La Jolla, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 8h20m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Brush olive oil over brisket. Combine rub ingredients; rub over both sides of beef. Place brisket on a rimmed baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine mop sauce ingredients. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate until ready to grill., Soak hickory and mesquite chips or pellets; add to smoker according to manufacturer's directions. Heat to 225°. Uncover brisket. Place brisket in smoker fat side up; smoke 2 hours. Brush generously with mop sauce; turn meat. Smoke 2 more hours; brush generously with mop sauce again. Wrap brisket securely in heavy-duty aluminum foil; smoke until a thermometer inserted in beef reads 190°, 4-5 more hours., Let beef stand 20-30 minutes before slicing; cut diagonally across the grain into thin slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SMOKED BRISKET
This smoked brisket recipe is awesome. Love it! Every time I make this it is a huge success. Slice and serve with your favorite barbecue sauce.
Provided by matt cella
Categories Main Dish Recipes Roast Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soak wood chips in water for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat a smoker to 225 to 250 degrees F (107 to 121 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Maintain temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine rosemary, paprika, pepper, garlic flakes, and salt. Rub mixture over brisket.
- Drain wood chips and place on coals. Place a water pan on the smoker and add water to the depth of the fill line. Place brisket on the lower cooking grate and cover with the smoker lid.
- Smoke brisket, maintaining the smoker's internal temperature at 225 to 250 degrees F (107 to 121 degrees F) until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 3 hours.
- Remove brisket from the smoker and place on a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Wrap tightly and return to the smoker. Smoke until an instant-read thermometer registers between 195 and 205 degrees F (91 and 96 degrees C), about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1540 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- Choose a brisket that is well-marbled with fat, this will help keep the meat moist during the long cooking process.
- Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch of fat on the surface.
- Apply a generous amount of dry rub to the brisket, making sure to cover all sides evenly.
- Smoke the brisket over indirect heat at a temperature of 225-250 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-12 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wrap the brisket in foil and cook for an additional 2-3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 205 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the brisket rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
- To make the original BBQ sauce, simply combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
Conclusion:
Smoked brisket is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a backyard barbecue. By following the tips and tricks in this article, you can easily make smoked brisket that is fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor. Serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy!
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