Texas Brisket

8 ingredients
18 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (5 to 6 pound) brisket, trimmed but left with a layer of fat about 1/4-inch thick
  • 6 tablespoons House Seasoning, recipe follows
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 cups hickory wood chips, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Directions

  1. 1
    Rinse the brisket thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, mix together the House Seasoning, chili powder, sugar, onion powder, oregano, cayenne.
  3. 3
    Rub the brisket with the spice rub on all sides.
  4. 4
    Place the brisket fat side up in a large disposable aluminum pan and let it sit while your grill/smoker heats to a low temperature of 250 to 300 degrees F.
  5. 5
    Follow the directions on your grill/smoker for indirect grilling.
  6. 6
    Place the soaked chips into the chip box, or make a pouch with tin foil for the chips and place the pouch directly on the coals.
  7. 7
    Place the pan with the brisket in the center of the grate and cover the grill.
  8. 8
    Slow-grill the brisket until it is tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the meat registers about 190 degrees F, about 10 to 12 hours.
  9. 9
    Add coals and wood chips, as necessary, to maintain a low temperature.
  10. 10
    Transfer the brisket to a cutting board to rest for about 30 minutes.
  11. 11
    *Cook's Note: The meat will shred if you try to slice it right off the grill.
  12. 12
    Slice the brisket across the grain to serve.
  13. 13
    1 cup table salt
  14. 14
    1/4 cup pepper
  15. 15
    1/4 cup garlic powder
  16. 16
    Mix ingredients together and store in an air-tight container for up to 6 months.
  17. 17
    Use as a seasoning on meat and when cooking vegetables.
  18. 18
    Yield: 1 1/2 cups

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