Simple to prepare and cooked slowly for the best smoky flavor, this beef brisket recipe will bring the taste of Memphis barbecue to your backyard.
It will have a large, crescent-shaped fat section on the flat of the meat; trim that fat until it is smooth against the meat so that it looks like a seamless transition between the point and flat. Flip the brisket over and trim the fat cap to 14 inch thick. Slice between the point and the flat and save the flat for later. Generously season the trimmed brisket point with the Sweet and Spicy Rub on all sides.
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Just the thought of a juicy smoked brisket with a crispy bark can get mouth watering.
Prep: 60min
Total: 840min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 367 kcal, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 8-12lbs beef brisket
- ½ cup coarse kosher salt
- ½ cup coarse ground black pepper
- ¼ cup of Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup of water
Instruction:
- Combine the salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
- Coat both sides of the brisket with the salt and pepper mixture.
- Combine the Worcestershire sauce and water in a spray bottle.
- Preheat the smoker to a temperature setting of 225-250 degrees.
- Prepare the pellet smoker or grill for indirect cooking using your favorite wood chips. Ensure there are enough chips to last the cook, topping up when necessary.
- Place the brisket in the smoker on the cooler side of the grate with the fat cap side up and close the lid to maintain a consistent temperature.
- Spray the brisket every two hours with the Worcestershire and water mixture.
- After resting for an hour, unwrap and slice against the grain for the best cut.
- Serve with sides of your choice and enjoy!
FAQ
How long does it take to cook a brisket on a pit boss pellet grill?
Place the brisket in the smoker, insert the temperature probe if it has one, and set the timer for 6 to 8 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Light your Pit Boss smoker or wood pellet grill, and once it’s hot, adjust the temperature to 225°F.
How long to smoke a brisket on a pellet grill at 225?
Placing the brisket on the grill grate with the fat side down and cooking for about 6 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit requires a pellet grill that has been preheated to 225 degrees Fahrenheit and preheated for 15 minutes with the lid closed.
What is the best temperature to smoke a brisket on a pellet grill?
Brisket is best cooked low and slow, with your pellet grill preheated to 250° F or Hi Smoke and the meat being cooked until the internal temperature reaches 160° F.
How do you keep a brisket moist in a pellet smoker?
Keeping brisket moist Another way to lock in moisture is to use the Texas crutch, which involves placing a water pan in your smoker and misting it every 30 to 60 minutes with water, apple cider vinegar, or apple juice.