Mouthwatering smoked beef brisket might be one of my favorites although most food is my favorite! It’s a very affordable way to feed many people, and your guests will think you spent a fortune on it. I purchased a whole-packer brisket at Costco, which typically is about 20 pounds.

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Smoked Beef Brisket

Smoked Beef Brisket

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 20 hours
Minimum Resting Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 22 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ, Brisket, Smoked
Servings: 12
Cost: $85

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Course Salt, 100 grams
  • 100 grams Course Black Pepper
  • 20 pounds Beef Brisket
  • 1 cup Beef Broth or stock
  • ½ cup Wagyu Beef Fat optional but worth it!

Instructions

Preparing the Brisket

  • Trim any excess fat away from the brisket and save to make tallow.
  • Combine salt and pepper to make the rub.
  • Liberally apply the rub on all sides of the brisket.
  • Allow to set at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
  • Combine the beef broth and fat together in a bowl.
  • Using the meat injector filled with the broth blend, inject the mixture all over the brisket. Do this outside or in a large sink, as it can get messy if you inject too much liquid.

Smoking the Brisket

  • Set your smoker to 225F and let it heat up for about 15 minutes.
  • Place the brisket, fat side down, onto the grill grates.
  • Insert your thermometer (only if it's heat resistant) into the thickest part of the meat, aiming for muscle, not fat.
  • Smoke until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
  • Wrap the brisket in foil or butcher paper and return it to the smoker.
  • Smoke until the temperature reaches 200-205F.
  • Once cooked, remove the brisket from the smoker and place it into a large cooler, and close the lid.
  • Allow it to rest for at least 1 hour. I rested this one for 4 hours, and it was perfect!
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