Texas Beef Brisket Recipe
A combination of both flat and point cuts of the brisket lightly sauced.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Brisket
Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch of fat for flavor.
- 2
Season the Brisket
In a bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the brisket.
- 3
Preheat the Smoker
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- 4
Smoke the Brisket
Place the brisket in the smoker, fat side up. Smoke for approximately 1.5 hours per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C).
- 5
Wrap and Rest
Once the brisket reaches the desired temperature, wrap it in butcher paper or aluminum foil and let it rest for at least 1 hour.
- 6
Prepare the Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine beef broth and barbecue sauce. Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
- 7
Serve
Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with the barbecue sauce drizzled over the top.
