How To Make A Brisket On A Big Green Egg - Ace Hardware

brisket

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Chuck roast is more affordable and can be tender when cooked low and slow.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: sugar-free barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade barbecue sauce

Homemade sauce can be made with pantry staples and is often cheaper.

Prepare the brisket by trimming it to about an eighth inch of fat.

Remove any oxidized meat from the brisket.

Square off the brisket for even cooking.

Apply a thin layer of oil on top of the brisket to help the rub stick.

Season the brisket generously with salt, smoked black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on all sides.

Place the seasoned brisket in the fridge overnight to marinate.

Prepare the Big Green Egg by adding lump charcoal and igniting it in the center.

Add four chunks of pecan wood to the charcoal for flavor.

Set up the temperature probe in the thickest part of the brisket, avoiding the fat pocket.

Fill the water pan with water to maintain moisture during cooking.

Preheat the Big Green Egg to around 200°F before loading the brisket.

Load the brisket into the Big Green Egg, ensuring it is not hanging over the edges.

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