Salt and Pepper Brisket

1. 1

   Preheat a smoker to 225 degrees F using your preferred heating method.

2. 2

   Then add the woodchips.

3. 3

   Mix the salt and pepper to make the seasoning rub.

4. 4

   Apply the rub to the brisket.

5. 5

   Place the brisket on the smoker.

6. 6

   Add more woodchips as necessary to supply smoke throughout cooking.

7. 7

   Cook the brisket until it reaches and internal temperature of 170 degrees F, 4 to 5 hours.

8. 8

   Carefully wrap the brisket in foil or butcher paper and return to the smoker.

9. 9

   Continue cooking until the brisket reaches an internal temperature of 190 degrees F, 1 to 2 more hours.

10. 10

    Rest the meat, still wrapped, for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

11. 11

    Unwrap the brisket and slice the meat against the grain to serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.