Brisket Recipe
Some of our favorites include pulled pork, Cowboy steaks, brisket, burnt ends, and Nashville hot chicken.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Brisket
Preheat your smoker or oven to 225°F (107°C). Trim excess fat from the brisket.
- 2
Make the Rub
In a bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Rub this mixture all over the brisket.
- 3
Smoke or Roast the Brisket
Place the brisket in the smoker or oven. Cook for about 1 hour per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C).
- 4
Add Moisture
During cooking, spritz the brisket with a mixture of beef broth and apple cider vinegar every hour.
- 5
Rest the Brisket
Once cooked, remove the brisket from heat and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- 6
Serve
Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with barbecue sauce on the side.