Jeff’S Favorite Barbecue Brisket

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Low-and-slow smoked beef brisket with a rich, savory bark and tender, juicy interior.
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Jeff’S Favorite Barbecue Brisket

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 1702.5

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This classic American barbecue brisket is the ultimate test of patience and flavor. The beef brisket is seasoned simply and smoked low and slow over mesquite wood until it reaches a fork-tender perfection. The result is a meat with a deep, smoky bark that gives way to a juicy, savory interior. It is an ideal centerpiece for weekend gatherings, family reunions, or any occasion where you want to serve a hearty, satisfying main course. The key to success is maintaining a steady low temperature and basting frequently to keep the meat moist. Serve it sliced against the grain with your favorite barbecue sauce on the side for a truly authentic experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Trim excess hard fat from the beef brisket, leaving a thin layer for flavor.
  2. Soak the mesquite wood chips in water for at least one hour prior to cooking.
  3. Light 8 pounds of charcoal in the smoker and allow them to burn until covered in gray ash.
  4. Add the soaked mesquite wood chips to the coals to generate smoke.
  5. Place the brisket on the smoker grate approximately 5 inches above the coals.
  6. Maintain a low, steady temperature in the smoker, adding reserved charcoal and wood as needed to sustain the heat and smoke.
  7. Baste the brisket frequently, every 10-15 minutes, using the prepared basting sauce to keep it moist.
  8. Cook until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness, typically between 195&# 194;°F and 205ðF (96ðC) for tenderness.
  9. Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
  10. Slice against the grain and serve with warmed barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1702.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 102.1g158%
Saturated Fat 40.9g205%
Cholesterol 531.2mg178%
Sodium 490.3mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 177.1g355%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Do not add salt to the marinade or basting sauce early in the process, as it can dry out the meat over long cooking times.

Avoid basting with high-sugar or tomato-based sauces during the smoking process, as they will burn and impart a bitter, scorched flavor. Save sugary sauces for serving.

If you do not have a smoker, you can attempt this in an oven at a very low temperature (250ðF), though the flavor profile will differ significantly from traditional smoke.

The cook time can vary significantly based on the size of the brisket and the consistency of the smoker temperature. Rely on internal temperature and tenderness rather than strict timing.

Keywords: barbecue, brisket, smoked, beef, bbq, pitmaster, texas, slow-cooked, charcoal, mesquite, smoker, tender, savory, american, grill, meat
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