American BBQ & Grill · Free recipe

Smoked Brisket

A peppery bark over hours of slow smoke, sliced to show a deep pink ring.

Smoked Brisket
33minutes
6servings
4.6rating / 5
Advancedskill
Ingredients
Method
01
Season the brisket well and bring it to room temperature while you prep the aromatics.
02
Build the base: cook the onion, garlic, and spices until fragrant and softened.
03
Add the brisket and cook through, letting it take on color and absorb the seasoning.
04
Rest briefly, adjust salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
Tip from the test kitchen

Read the whole method before you start and get your prep done first. Taste as you go -- salt and acid are levers you pull throughout.