Yeah, I-Lived-In-Texas, Smoked Brisket Recipe

Name: Yeah, I-Lived-In-Texas, Smoked Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: wood chips; 1/4 cup paprika; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup ground cumin; 1/4 cup cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup chili powder; 1/4 cup garlic powder; 1/4 cup onion powder; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 1/4 cup freshly cracked black pepper; 10 pounds beef brisket, or more to taste

Servings: persons

wood chips
1/4 cup paprika
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup ground cumin
1/4 cup cayenne pepper
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup chili powder
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup onion powder
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup freshly cracked black pepper
10 pounds beef brisket, or more to taste

1
Soak wood chips in a bowl of water, 8 hours to overnight.
2
Mix paprika, white sugar, cumin, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Rub the spice mixture over the entire brisket; refrigerate for 24 hours.
3
Preheat smoker to between 220 degrees F (104 degrees C) and 230 degrees F (110 degrees C). Drain wood chips and place in the smoker.
4
Smoke brisket in the preheated smoker until it has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 12 1/2 hours. Wrap brisket tightly in butcher paper or heavy-duty aluminum foil and return to smoker.
5
Continue smoking brisket until an internal temperature of 185 degrees F (85 degrees C) is reached, about 1 hour more.

3072

kcal

Calories

198

Fat

Carbs

301

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: wood chips, 1/4 cup paprika, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Yeah, I-Lived-In-Texas, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Yeah, I-Lived-In-Texas, Smoked Brisket

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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