Texas Style Smoked Beef Brisket is more than a simple recipe, it’s a process for melt in your mouth smoked brisket. All you need is salt, pepper, smoke, and time, and you’re on your way to eating the best beef brisket of your life. Show
Smoked BrisketI totally understand how intimidating it can be to smoke a huge, expensive brisket for the first time. That’s why I’ve tested and re-tested many different methods and recipes to help you achieve perfect results every time using a relatively simple process. Once you try this juicy brisket, you’ll be itching for the next opportunity to smoke another one. BBQ (especially brisket) is something you have to learn by experiencing it yourself, so let’s jump in and give it our best go! Tools Needed to Smoke BrisketI have linked the products that I use when smoking my brisket below so you can see exactly what I’m using at home. Not all of these are necessary, but after smoking a bunch of briskets, I have found they make the job a lot easier!
How to Smoke a BrisketSmoking brisket isn’t hard, it just takes time, and lots of it! Follow the steps below to get the best smoked brisket of your life:
How Long to Smoke a BrisketI wish I could tell you an exact time that smoking will take, but alas, that’s kind of the beauty of BBQ. It’s done when it is done. For the initial smoke phase, I plan about 8 hours at 225 degrees F for my 12-13 pound briskets to reach 165 degrees F. However, your brisket will enter a phase in between 145 degrees F and 165 degrees F where the liquid evaporating from the surface of the brisket will cool it while your grill is trying to cook it. This is called the stall, and the time frame is different during this phase for every brisket I’ve ever cooked. This is where a good internal thermometer comes in. The second phase (once it’s wrapped in butcher paper), can take anywhere from 5-8 hours. I usually plan an extra 2 hours for each of my brisket cooks because if it is done early, I can always set it in a cooler and allow it to rest for a while. If it is done late my husband gets hangry. Bottom line: plan for anywhere from 12-18 hours to fully cook your brisket (this includes the initial smoke to 165 degrees and the wrapped smoke to get your meat up to 202 degrees Fahrenheit). Tips for the Best Smoked Beef BrisketCheck out these pro tips to give you the upper hand when smoking your brisket:
Variations for Smoked BrisketNot all brisket methods are the same, and I often try different techniques to get the best results. Here are a couple of variations you can try:
Smoked Brisket RecipeWatch the video below the recipe card and I’ll show you step-by-step how I make this smoked brisket at home. I’m on a mission to help you become the best backyard BBQer of your life, so head on over to YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook to get more recipes, videos, and tips from Hey Grill Hey. We can’t wait to hear from you! Texas Style Smoked Beef BrisketThis Texas Style Smoked Brisket will give you that authentic Texas taste, right in your own backyard! Prep Time : 30 mins Cook Time : 15 hrs Resting Time : 1 hr Total Time : 16 hrs 30 mins Servings : 18 people Calories : 282kcal
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 775mg | Potassium: 19mg | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg Join The Grill Squad today! **This recipe was originally published June 2017. It has since been updated and republished January 2019. Is it better to smoke brisket at 225 or 250?Generally speaking, smoking brisket at a lower temperature (around 225 degrees) will result in a more tender, juicy finished product. What is this? However, cooking at a higher temperature (250 degrees) will create a brisket that is more evenly cooked and easier to slice.
How long do you smoke a brisket at 225 for?Put brisket on the grill at 225 °F. Smoke for 6 hours until internal temperature is 160 °F. Wrap brisket in butcher paper or foil and return to the grill.
Is brisket done at 190 or 200?Rub your untrimmed Select grade brisket with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, sugar, and cayenne. Smoke it at 225-275 degrees until it reaches and internal temp of 190.
What is the best temperature to cook a brisket in a smoker?The ideal temperature of a properly smoked brisket is 195°F, but keep in mind that the internal temp of the brisket can increase by 10 degrees even after it's been removed from the grill.
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