Smoked Angus Beef Brisket Platter Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Brisket

   Trim excess fat from the Angus beef brisket. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar to create a rub. Generously coat the brisket with the rub, ensuring it’s well covered. Let the brisket sit at room temperature for 1 hour to absorb the flavors.

2. 2

   Preheat the Smoker

   Soak the wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add the soaked wood chips to the smoker.

3. 3

   Smoke the Brisket

   Place the brisket in the smoker, fat side up. Smoke the brisket for approximately 1.5 hours per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C). This should take around 7-8 hours for a 5 lb brisket.

4. 4

   Rest the Brisket

   Once done, remove the brisket from the smoker and wrap it in foil. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute.

5. 5

   Prepare BBQ Sauce

   In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar with brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.

6. 6

   Serve

   Slice the brisket against the grain and serve it on a platter with the house-made BBQ sauce and pickles on the side.