Description
Father’s Day Smoked Brisket is a flavorful centerpiece that brings family together with its tender, juicy meat and enticing smoky aroma. This recipe blends a simple rub of spices with the rich essence of hickory or mesquite wood, transforming an ordinary cut of brisket into a culinary masterpiece. Perfect for celebrations, each slice promises to deliver unforgettable memories and delicious moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 lbs whole packer brisket
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 cups hickory or mesquite wood chips
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (your choice)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving a quarter-inch layer for moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
- Spread mustard over both sides of the brisket to help the rub adhere.
- Generously sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides, massaging it into the meat.
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add wood chips according to instructions.
- Place the brisket fat-side up on the smoker grate and smoke for about 6 hours or until reaching an internal temperature of 195°F (90°C).
- Let the brisket rest for at least one hour before slicing and serve with barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg