Real Texas BBQ Brisket Recipe Tutorial S3 Ep370

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can be tailored for lower sugar.

Trim the brisket by removing excess fat, leaving a quarter-inch layer on top.

Identify and trim down any large deposits of fat between the two muscles of the brisket.

Ensure to leave a thin layer of fat for flavor and smoke penetration.

Prepare a rub using paprika, cayenne, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.

Rub the spice mixture evenly over the brisket, coating all sides.

Let the brisket rest at room temperature for a while to absorb flavors.

Preheat the smoker using mesquite wood for flavor.

Place the brisket in the smoker, fat side up, and smoke it for several hours until tender.

Monitor the internal temperature, aiming for optimal tenderness.

Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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