Jul 14 2026

Nashville Recipe

Time6h
Serves6

brisket & spare ribs

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Ingredients

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Meat

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Brisket

    Rub the beef brisket with a mixture of spices for flavor.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ribs

    Apply a dry rub to the pork spare ribs and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Brisket

    Smoke the brisket at 225°F for approximately 1.5 hours per pound, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F. Wrap in foil and rest for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Cook the Ribs

    Smoke the spare ribs at 225°F for about 5 hours, using the 3-2-1 method (3 hours unwrapped, 2 hours wrapped in foil, 1 hour unwrapped again).

  5. 5

    Serve

    Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with the spare ribs. Optional: serve with BBQ sauce on the side.

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