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smoked brisket

Ben's Smoked Brisket

My brother's recipe for the perfect smoked brisket comes out rich, tender and juicy, perfect for your next backyard party.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 hours
Resting time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Servings 12 people, or more depending on size of brisket

Equipment

  • smoker
  • smoker wood chips
  • clean spray bottle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 brisket, between 10 and 22 pounds (depending on how many people you are feeding)

For the spice rub

  • mustard powder
  • smoked paprika
  • salt
  • pepper

For the vinegar spray

  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup honey

Instructions
 

  • Preheat smoker to 225 and load with wood chips. Combine apple cider vinegar, honey and water in a spray bottle.
  • Combine spices - use enough to cover the whole brisket - and liberally coat brisket with spice rub. Insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part of the brisket and place brisket in the smoker.
  • While the brisket smokes, check on the smoker's wood chip supply every two hours or so, and refill wood chips as needed. When you check on the wood chip supply, spray the brisket down with the vinegar spray to ensure it stays moist.
  • Smoke brisket until the thermometer registers 195.
  • Remove brisket from smoker. Wrap it in tin foil and then a towel and leave for two hours. Slice and serve.