Maggie’s Menu: Smoked Brisket
Message from Maggie:
The big news in our house is that Mr. Magpie bought an electric smoker! We hosted the inaugural smoke for 6 friends on Saturday and decided to do brisket- it was a hit. This was the first of many more smoke filled adventures ahead.
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon coarse salt
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- 7 pounds Brisket
Instructions:
The night before you smoke:
- Mix together all dry ingredients.
- Rub olive oil all over brisket.
- Rub mixed ingredients all over oiled brisket.
- Place in aluminum foil and let marinade in refrigerator over night.
The day you smoke:
- Remove meat from refrigerator and let it come to just about room temperature.
- Soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes.
- Fill smoker with wood chips, according to smoker instructions.
- Place brisket fat side up allow it to cook for 16 hours on 216 degree Fahrenheit smoker, replacing chips every 2 hours or so.
- Allow internal temperature to get to 190 degrees and then remove from smoker. You can increase heat to 238 degrees Fahrenheit to speed it up at the end.
- Allow to rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Thinly cut meat against the grain.
Yield at least 14 servings but can be stretched depending on number of sides.
Allergens:
- This recipe is egg free.
- This recipe is dairy free.
- This recipe is gluten free.
- This recipe is nut free.
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