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Smoked Beef Brisket

Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 4-5 lb beef brisket
  • 1/2 C mustard
  • 1/2 C brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground chipotle pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 C wood chips and water for soaking

Instructions
 

  • Rub the mustard all over the meat. Combine the brown sugar and seasonings and coat the entire brisket with it. Wrap in plastic and place in the refrigerator over night.
  • Take the meat out of the refrigerator and unwrap one hour before placing it into the smoker.
  • Turn the smoker to 210 degrees F, set the timer and close the vent.
  • Soak wood chips in water while the meat is coming to room temp.
  • Once the smoker has reached 210 degrees F. place the wood chips in the side slot and turn to dump them in the smoker box.
  • Place a pan of hot water on the lowest rack.
  • Place the brisket on a rack in the middle of the smoker, close the door and lock.
  • Open the vent one quarter of the way and turn the temperature down to 190 degrees F.
  • Allow the meat to smoke for 3-4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 190 degrees F.
  • Take the meat out of the smoker and wrap tightly in foil and place on a baking sheet.
  • Cook in the oven for about two hours or until the internal temp reaches 190 degrees F.
  • Slice against the grain and serve.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com