Sunday, March 2, 2014

SMOKING BEEF BRISKET


Smoking Brisket

  • Purchase a whole packer brisket for best flavor in the 9-11 pound range.
  • Score the fat horizontally, vertically and diagonally at 1" intervals to allow the seasoning and the smoke to get to the meat a lot easier.
  • Use mustard or olive oil to moisten the surface of the brisket before adding rub as this will help the seasoning to stick to the meat.
  • Use about 1-2 cups of MIKE'S SANTFE SEASONING on the brisket for amazing flavor and crust and let stand overnight in the fridge.
  • Place the brisket fat side down directly on the grate for a nice bark.
  • Keep the smoker at about 225 degrees to keep the rub from burning and to end up with a great tasting brisket
  • If you are using a charcoal, electric or gas smoker, keep the smoke flowing for at least 4-6 hours for a nice smoky flavor.
  • I recommend hickory, mesquite and pecan or a mix of these for a great flavor.
  • Cook the brisket in a foil pan for super juicy brisket add some apple juice in the bottom of the pan. 
  • Brisket is NOT done and will NOT be tender enough until it gets to about 200 degrees internally. Be patient and use a digital probe meat thermometer to let you know when it's done.
  • Brisket is usually figured at about 1.5 hours per pound however, let the temperature rather than the time determine when the brisket is done.
  • Let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes once it's done before slicing it to retain the tasty juices.
  • Slice across the grain to accentuate the tenderness of the meat.
If it doesn't seem juicy enough, mix a couple tablespoons of my rub  with a cup of beef broth and pour over the slices just before serving. NO more dry brisket

8 comments:

  1. smoked food is very good, I like it but i don,t like smoking meat.

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    1. Interesting.....I love the whole process.

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  2. The Old Smokey Electric Smoker is look like a drum and it was difficult to use. Now a best electric smoker look like a refrigerator and this best smoker is easy to use and it is less expensive smoker.

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  3. Smoked food is great. We gather every weekend at my house and eat my famous recipe. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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  4. We like smoked meat and smoked fish, too. For getting good smoked food, my husband brought a new smoker, the best electric smoker.

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  5. Smoked food is what we like best. We never used digital meat thermometer. after reading your post, I decided to buy one. Thanks

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  6. Really good recipe, i really love the smoked meat, can't wait to try it !

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  7. Im not to sure Charles I think that the Char Broil big easy is much more affordable and produces a better flavour!

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