Hot and Spicy Smoked Brisket

Name: Hot and Spicy Smoked Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 600 min
Total time: 615 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: U.S. Regional
Ingredients: 8 to 10 pounds beef brisket; 1/3 cup paprika; 1/4 cup black pepper; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 3 tablespoons salt; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne, or less to taste

A slow-smoked, tender brisket recipe features a customizable spicy rub, allowing adjustment of cayenne for desired heat.

⭐ 3.8 (29 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 600 minTotal: 615 minYields: 10 servings

Category Tags:

Entree

Cuisine Tags:

U.S. Regional

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Instructions

Preheat smoker to 225 F (110 C) with wood chips.
Clean and dry the brisket, then combine rub ingredients and apply onto the brisket.
Smoke the brisket for 8-10 hours; for increased tenderness, wrap it in foil and finish in a 180-200 F (80-95 C) oven for the last two hours.
Rest the brisket for 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 1364 kcal

Carbohydrate: 12 g

Cholesterol: 481 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 132 g

Saturated Fat: 33 g

Sodium: 2197 mg

Sugar: 5 g

Fat: 85 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g