Southern Soul Food

Smoked Brisket

Name: Smoked Brisket
Total time: 720 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern Soul Food
Ingredients: 1 whole beef brisket (4-5 kg / 9-11 lb); 3 tbsp coarse black pepper and 3 tbsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp garlic powder (optional); Wood chunks (oak, hickory, or post oak)

Low-and-slow smoked beef brisket with a peppery bark and a tender, smoky interior.

720 minutes

Serves 4

Dinner

No common allergens detected

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Trim: Trim the brisket fat cap to about 1cm (1/4 in) thick.

2
Rub: Coat all over with an even layer of the salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
3
Smoke: Smoke at 110°C (225°F) over wood, fat-side up, until the bark sets and the internal temperature reaches about 75°C (165°F).
4
Wrap: Wrap tightly in butcher paper to push through the "stall" and keep it moist.
5
Finish: Continue smoking until the thickest part reaches 93-96°C (200-205°F) and probes like butter.
6
Rest and Slice: Rest, wrapped, for at least 1 hour, then slice against the grain and serve with sauce on the side.

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