Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCoopersmith's Pub & BrewingHigh Plains Bar-b-que Beef Brisket Recipe

High Plains Bar-b-que Beef Brisket Recipe

Time8h 10m
Serves8

Choice brisket covered in our special spice “rub,” then hickory smoked for eight hours. Thinly sliced and topped with our homemade bar-b-que sauce.

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Ingredients

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Brisket and Rub

Method

Preparation and Cooking

  1. 1

    Prepare the Spice Rub

    In a bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper until well combined.

  2. 2

    Season the Brisket

    Rub the spice mixture generously over the entire surface of the beef brisket. Wrap the brisket in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Smoker

    Soak the hickory wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. Prepare your smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  4. 4

    Smoke the Brisket

    Place the soaked wood chips in the smoker. Preheat the smoker to 225°F (107°C). Once the smoker is ready, place the brisket on the smoker grates, fat side up. Smoke for 8 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C).

  5. 5

    Rest the Brisket

    Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Slice the brisket thinly against the grain and serve with your homemade barbecue sauce.

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