Jun 09 2026
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Texas Tornado Recipe

Inspired by Brothers Barbecue
Time15h
Serves4

Spicy 50/50, Beef/Pork house recipe Louisiana hot link sausage topped with tender 15 hour smoked beef brisket, Bros. pickle and chopped onion.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Brisket

    Rub the brisket with a mixture of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  2. 2

    Smoke the Brisket

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Add the wood chips for smoking. Place the brisket in the smoker and smoke for 15 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F (90°C).

  3. 3

    Cook the Sausage

    While the brisket is smoking, grill or pan-fry the pork hot link sausage until cooked through and nicely browned.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Texas Tornado

    Slice the smoked brisket thinly. On a serving platter, layer the sliced brisket and grilled sausage. Top with Bros. pickles, chopped onion, and drizzle with barbecue sauce.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve warm and enjoy your Texas Tornado!

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