Description
This recipe offers a sweet and smoky brisket perfect for your 4th of July celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole beef brisket (about 12-14 pounds)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch.
- Combine brown sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl to create the rub.
- Generously rub the spice mixture all over the brisket.
- Wrap the brisket tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Use your preferred smoking wood (hickory, oak, or mesquite work well).
- Place the brisket directly on the smoker grates.
- Smoke the brisket for about 6-8 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and water to make a spritz.
- Spritz the brisket every hour after the first 3 hours of smoking.
- Once the brisket reaches 160°F, remove it from the smoker.
- Wrap the brisket tightly in butcher paper or foil.
- Return the wrapped brisket to the smoker and continue cooking at 225°F.
- Cook for another 4-6 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195-205°F (90-96°C) and a probe slides in with little resistance.
- Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest, still wrapped, in a cooler or a warm oven for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.
- Unwrap the brisket and slice against the grain.
- Warm your favorite BBQ sauce and serve on the side.
Notes
- Use a good quality meat thermometer to monitor the internal temperature.
- Resting the brisket is crucial for tender and juicy results.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your desired level of heat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4oz (113g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg