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Texas Style Smoked Beef Brisket Recipe

Texas Style Smoked Beef Brisket Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 hours
  • Total Time: 16 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 18 people
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Smoking
  • Cuisine: Texan
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Learn how to make a delicious Texas-style smoked beef brisket with this step-by-step recipe. Perfect for gatherings and BBQ parties!


Ingredients

Scale

Whole Packer Brisket:

  • 1 12-14 pound whole packer brisket

Seasoning:

  • 2 Tablespoons coarse Kosher salt
  • 2 Tablespoons coarse black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and trim the brisket: Store brisket in the refrigerator until ready. Trim excess fat, silver skin, and shape brisket.
  2. Season the brisket: Mix salt, pepper, and garlic. Coat brisket evenly with the mixture.
  3. Smoke the brisket: Smoke at 225°F until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  4. Wrap the brisket: Wrap in butcher paper or foil and return to smoker until internal temp reaches 202°F.
  5. Rest, slice, and serve: Rest brisket for 1 hour, slice against the grain, and serve.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 551 kcal
  • Sugar: 0.03g
  • Sodium: 1055mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 73g
  • Cholesterol: 219mg