Pit Boss Brisket Recipe
Learn how to smoke a juicy and flavorful brisket using a pellet, electric, or charcoal smoker.
Equipment
- Smoker (pellet, electric, or charcoal)
- Meat thermometer
- Aluminum foil or peach butcher paper (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 5-7 lb brisket
- 1-2 cups dry rub or BBQ seasoning depending on the size of the brisket
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar or apple juice optional
- 1-2 cups wood chips or wood pellets depending on the size of the smoker and the desired level of smoke flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225-250 degrees F.
- Season the brisket with a dry rub or BBQ seasoning, and place it on the grill grates, fat side up.
- If using a pellet or electric smoker, add wood chips or wood pellets to the smoker to add a smoky flavor.
- Insert a temperature probe into the thickest part of the brisket.
- Let the brisket cook until the internal temperature reaches around 200-205 degrees F. This may take anywhere from 8-12 hours or more, depending on the size of the brisket and the desired level of doneness.
- If using the "Texas crutch" method, wrap the brisket in aluminum foil or peach butcher paper once it reaches an internal temperature of around 150-160 degrees F.
- Once the brisket is done cooking, remove it from the smoker and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Maintain a consistent temperature in the smoker by adding more coals or wood chips as needed.
If using a charcoal smoker, you may need to "babysit" the brisket more closely than with a pellet or electric smoker.
For extra flavor, you can baste the brisket with a mixture of apple cider vinegar or apple juice and water as it cooks.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and enjoyed the next day as sandwiches, burnt ends, or on their own.
If using a charcoal smoker, you may need to "babysit" the brisket more closely than with a pellet or electric smoker.
For extra flavor, you can baste the brisket with a mixture of apple cider vinegar or apple juice and water as it cooks.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and enjoyed the next day as sandwiches, burnt ends, or on their own.
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Nutrition
Calories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 57gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 169mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 955mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 184IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 8mg
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