Espresso Smoked Brisket Recipe

Name: Espresso Smoked Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each 3-4 Pound Beef Brisket Flat; 4 tbsp Ground Espresso Beans; 2 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar; 2 tbsp Paprika; 1 tbsp Granulated Garlic; 1 tbsp Dark Chili Powder; 1 tbsp Kosher Salt; 1 tbsp Ground Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Dried Basil; 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tsp Cinnamon; 1 cup Ketchup; 1/2 cup Coffee, Brewed Double Strong; 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar; 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar; 1 tsp Granulated Garlic; 1 tsp Granulated Onion; 1 tsp Dark Chili Powder; 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce; 1 tbsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened; 1/4 cup Honey-Dijon Mustard; 1/4 cup Beer, Dark Lager or Similar

Servings: persons

1 each 3-4 Pound Beef Brisket Flat
4 tbsp Ground Espresso Beans
2 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
2 tbsp Paprika
1 tbsp Granulated Garlic
1 tbsp Dark Chili Powder
1 tbsp Kosher Salt
1 tbsp Ground Black Pepper
1 tbsp Dried Basil
1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 cup Ketchup
1/2 cup Coffee, Brewed Double Strong
1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
1 tsp Granulated Garlic
1 tsp Granulated Onion
1 tsp Dark Chili Powder
1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tbsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened
1/4 cup Honey-Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup Beer, Dark Lager or Similar

1
Combine all dry rub ingredients in a bowl, and mix together thouroughly to remove any lumps.
2
Apply dry rub to all sides of brisket flat, generously.
3
Place in an airtight container and place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
4
When the meat is ready, lay out a grill or smoker for indirect smoking.
5
Add wood chips or chunks to the coals, and replinish for the first 2 hours whenever the smoke dies out.
6
Place meat on grill, over a drip pan, and cook at a temperature of 225-250F until it reaches an internal temperature of 170F.
7
To make the sauce:
8
While the brisket is smoking, combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan, and whisk together thouroughly.
9
Place on the stove, over medium heat until sauce comes to a boil.
10
Lower heat and continue to simmer for approximately 30 minutes, until flavors have combined, and the sauce thickens somewhat.
11
When meat has reached an internal temperature of 170F, brush the sauce onto the brisket.
12
Continue saucing brisket periodically (every 15-20 minutes) until meat reaches an internal temperature of 200-205F.
13
Remove brisket from the smoker, and allow to rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
14
Serve with more of the coffee BBQ sauce on or bun or just on your plate.
15
Enjoy!

437

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each 3-4 Pound Beef Brisket Flat, 4 tbsp Ground Espresso Beans, 2 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar, 2 tbsp Paprika, and more.

Yes, Espresso Smoked Brisket falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Espresso Smoked Brisket

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