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Authentic Smoked Brisket

Name: Authentic Smoked Brisket
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 420 min
Total time: 445 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 piece 4-5 lb beef brisket (trimmed of excess fat, preferably with a good marbling for flavor); 1/4 cup beef rub seasoning (homemade or store-bought, ensure it complements the smoky flavor); 1/4 cup yellow mustard (acts as a binder for the rub and adds flavor); 2 cups Wood chips (hickory, mesquite, or oak) (for smoking, soaked in water for at least 1 hour); Aluminum foil (for wrapping the brisket); as needed Barbecue sauce (for serving, optional)

Indulge in the rich, smoky flavors of this Authentic Smoked Brisket. The tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat, encased in a flavorful bark, will transport you to a classic barbecue experience. Perfect for gatherings or a special family meal.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure Southern ai-generated experimental community-tested

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Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:

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Total Time 445 minutes

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Difficulty Medium

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Servings 8

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Category Main Dishes

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

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1 piece 4-5 lb beef brisket (trimmed of excess fat, preferably with a good marbling for flavor)
1/4 cup beef rub seasoning (homemade or store-bought, ensure it complements the smoky flavor)
1/4 cup yellow mustard (acts as a binder for the rub and adds flavor)
2 cups Wood chips (hickory, mesquite, or oak) (for smoking, soaked in water for at least 1 hour)
Aluminum foil (for wrapping the brisket)
as needed Barbecue sauce (for serving, optional) optional chaos

🔧 Equipment

Required:

Smoker
Wood chips
Aluminum foil

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 25 min

Cook Time: 420 min

Total Time: 445 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

Prepare the smoker for indirect heat at 225°F (107°C). Add soaked wood chips for smoke flavor.

⏱️ 15 min (ish) 🌡️ 225°F

AI Wisdom: Ensure a consistent temperature throughout the cooking process.
2

Coat the brisket with yellow mustard. Apply the beef rub seasoning generously on all sides, pressing it into the meat.

⏱️ 10 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: The mustard helps the rub adhere and creates a flavorful bark.
3

Place the brisket on the smoker rack, fat side up. Close the lid and smoke for 1.5 hours per pound of brisket.

⏱️ 180 min (ish) 🌡️ 225°F

AI Wisdom: Maintain a light smoke throughout, replenishing wood chips as needed.
4

After smoking, wrap the brisket tightly in aluminum foil to retain moisture. Return to the smoker until the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C), about 2-3 more hours.

⏱️ 180 min (ish) 🌡️ 225°F

AI Wisdom: This step ensures a tender brisket with a beautiful bark.
5

Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest in the foil for at least 30 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve with barbecue sauce if desired.

⏱️ 30 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a juicier brisket.

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Created on December 21, 2025

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