Smoked Brisket

Smoked Brisket

Serves 6
1 hr. active cooking time
10 hrs. total cooking time

Slow-smoked for hours until irresistibly tender, this brisket comes out with deep, smoky richness and a bark that means business.

Ingredients

A note about gluten: When served on a gluten-free bun, this recipe is gluten free.

4 lbs. beef brisket
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns
- Kowalski's Organic BBQ Sauce and Kowalski's Bread & Butter Pickles, for garnish (optional)
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Directions
  1. Preheat smoker to 275°; clean smoker grates. 
  2. Season brisket on all sides with salt and pepper. 
  3. Smoke brisket fat-side up, lid down, until internal temperature reaches 165° (6-8 hrs.).
  4. Remove brisket from smoker; wrap tightly with foil, then plastic wrap. Place brisket in a dry cooler with a tight-fitting lid; let rest for at least 1 hr. (up to 4 hrs.). 
  5. Unwrap brisket; slice and serve with desired garnishes.

Tasty Tip:

  • This is a great "set it and forget it" recipe. No flipping or moving required.