Pit-smoked & Braised ‘til Tender Bbq Beef Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Marinade

   In a small bowl, mix together smoked paprika, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, and liquid smoke. Rub this mixture all over the beef brisket and marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

2. 2

   Prepare the Smoker

   Preheat your pit smoker to 225°F (107°C). Add wood chips of your choice (hickory or mesquite work well) to the smoker.

3. 3

   Smoke the Brisket

   Place the marinated brisket on the smoker and smoke until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 4-5 hours.

4. 4

   Prepare for Braising

   Once smoked, remove the brisket and set aside. In a large pot, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.

5. 5

   Braise the Brisket

   Add the smoked brisket back to the pot along with beef broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and braise on low heat for 2-3 hours until tender.

6. 6

   Serve

   Once tender, slice the brisket against the grain and serve with your choice of BBQ sauce.