How to Smoke a Brisket Texas Style
Purchase a 12+ pound brisket., The night before fill a container with enough water to just cover the brisket., Start the smoker about 1 hour before you are ready to start smoking the brisket using a wood of your choice., Place the brisket fat side...
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Purchase a 12+ pound brisket.
You can always freeze the leftovers and have them later. -
Step 2: The night before fill a container with enough water to just cover the brisket.
Add about 1 1/2 cups of sea salt.
Let it brine overnight or about 3 hours before you are ready to smoke it. , Pre burn your wood to coals before adding them to the fire.
Keep the temp of the smoker around 200-250 the entire time. , It will look like a black lump of coal when its done.
When it's finished let it sit for about 30 minutes before slicing. (You can wrap it in foil and towels then place it into an ice chest to keep it warm if you're not ready to serve it.) , -
Step 3: Start the smoker about 1 hour before you are ready to start smoking the brisket using a wood of your choice.
-
Step 4: Place the brisket fat side up on the smoker for about 1 hour per pound.
-
Step 5: Add a sauce of your choice and serve.
Detailed Guide
You can always freeze the leftovers and have them later.
Add about 1 1/2 cups of sea salt.
Let it brine overnight or about 3 hours before you are ready to smoke it. , Pre burn your wood to coals before adding them to the fire.
Keep the temp of the smoker around 200-250 the entire time. , It will look like a black lump of coal when its done.
When it's finished let it sit for about 30 minutes before slicing. (You can wrap it in foil and towels then place it into an ice chest to keep it warm if you're not ready to serve it.) ,
About the Author
David Shaw
Experienced content creator specializing in creative arts guides and tutorials.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: