What are some tips for making Texas-Style Beef Brisket?

Name: Texas-Style Beef Brisket
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 510 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole beef brisket, about 12-14 pounds; 2 tablespoons coarse Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons black pepper; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup beef broth; Butcher paper or foil

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Texas-Style Beef Brisket

Authentic Texas Smoked Beef Brisket Recipe

10servings

8 hr 30 min

Intermediate

Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew

About this recipe

Experience the rich flavors of authentic Texas-style beef brisket. This recipe guides you through a mouthwatering journey, slow-cooking the brisket to tender perfection. Ideal for barbecues and special occasions, this dish promises to be the star of your feast.

Ingredients

1 whole beef brisket, about 12-14 pounds
2 tablespoons coarse Kosher salt
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup beef broth
Butcher paper or foil

Directions

1
Preheat your smoker to 225°F using indirect heat and hardwood smoke.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper.
3
Season the brisket with the spice mixture, ensuring even coverage.
4
Place the brisket, fat side up, on the smoker. Smoke until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (around 8 hours).
5
Wrap the brisket in butcher paper or foil. Continue to smoke until the internal temperature reaches 195°F.
6
Remove from the smoker and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing against the grain.