Spicy Smoked Brisket Recipe

Name: Spicy Smoked Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs (2.3 kg). trimmed brisket; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 tbsp (15 ml) Liquid Smoke; 1 tbsp (15 ml) chili powder; 1 tsp (5 ml) paprika; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cumin; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried sage; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) sugar; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) groumd oregano; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground red pepper; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup (60 ml) beef fat (trimmed from brisket); 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) catsup; 1/2 cup (125 ml) Worcestershire sauce; 1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup (60 ml) firmly packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup (60 ml) water; 1 tbsp (15 ml) tabasco or Louisiana hot sauce

Servings: persons

5 lbs (2.3 kg). trimmed brisket
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp (15 ml) Liquid Smoke
1 tbsp (15 ml) chili powder
1 tsp (5 ml) paprika
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cumin
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried sage
1/2 tsp (2 ml) sugar
1/2 tsp (2 ml) groumd oregano
1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground red pepper
1/4 tsp (1 ml) freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup (60 ml) beef fat (trimmed from brisket)
1-1/4 cups (300 ml) catsup
1/2 cup (125 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup (60 ml) firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped onion
1/4 cup (60 ml) water
1 tbsp (15 ml) tabasco or Louisiana hot sauce

1
Preheat oven to 200 degrees (90 C.).
2
Rub garlic into both sides of brisket.
3
Spoon liquid smoke over both sides of brisket.
4
Combine remaining seasoning in small bowl and mix well.
5
Rub into brisket.
6
Place brisket fat side up, on large piece of aluminun foil,wrap tightly and placed in a shallow roasting pan.
7
(The meat can be smoked in smoker at this point, if preferable, eliminating the foil and liquid smoke).
8
Bake in 200 degree (90 C.) oven until tender about 8 hours.
9
Remove from oven and slice across grain into thin slices and serve with barbecue sauce on the side.
10
Render fat in small skillet over low heat - about 30 minutes.
11
Transfer 1/4 cup (60 ml) melted fat to medium sauce pan.
12
Stir in remaining ingredients and cook over low heat until thick--about 1 hour.

172

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs (2.3 kg). trimmed brisket, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 1 tbsp (15 ml) Liquid Smoke, 1 tbsp (15 ml) chili powder, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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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Spicy Smoked Brisket

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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