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The best-smoked brisket recipe ever!

This best-smoked brisket recipe is perfect for any BBQ lover. I'll show you how to smoke a brisket like a pro, so it comes out perfectly tender and juicy every time. Plus, I've got all the tips and tricks you need to make sure your BBQ is a success.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Additional time 15 minutes
Course BBQ
Cuisine American
Servings 1 People
Calories 137 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • One 15 lb. beef brisket

For brisket mop

  • 1 Cup beer
  • ¼ Cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ Cup beef stock
  • 5 tbsp butter, melted

For Brisket Rub

  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • When ready to cook, start the Pit Boss grill on Smoke with the lidopen until it catches the fire (approx. 4 to 5 minutes).
  • Preheat the smoker with the lid closed for 10 minutes at 225degrees F.
  • The next step is mixing the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika,chili pepper, kosher salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Season brisket on allsides evenly leaving no area left out
  • Place brisket, and fat side down on grill grate.
  • Cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees(approx. 3-4 hours).
  • When the brisketreaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, a stall occurs. It's time toremove the brisket from the grill
  • Double wrap meat in pink butcher paper.
  • Return brisket to grill and cook until it reaches an internaltemperature of 204 degrees F (approx. 3 hours).
  • When it's done, remove it from the grill, unwrap it from the paperand let it rest for 2 hours.
  • Cut into 1/4"-1/2" thick slices against the grain. Serveand enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 1263mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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