1 - 12-15 lbs Beef, Brisket
Pit Boss Beef and Brisket Rub
Let’s face it, there’s some brisket recipes out there that have so many steps in the process, it can be intimidating for anyone that isn’t a BBQ pitmaster. Some call for you to wrap it in butcher paper and throw into a cooler to have it rest for a couple of hours before smoking it again! But if you’re looking for an easy smoked brisket recipe that will let you set it and forget it while you go do something else? Look no further than this simple 3 step recipe that delivers a delicious beefy meal.
Follow these easy tips for a successful and tasty brisket.
Choice has a fair amount of marbling (fat to meat ratio) while Prime seems to have the best in terms of balance and flavor. Some people swear by Wagyu, but the fat ratio is too high for what you pay for in our opinion. Select won’t give you enough fat or flavor and is easy to dry out during a long smoke.
You want only about ¼ inch of fat on the surface of the brisket. Excess fat can prevent or delay the formation of the pellicle which is the hard layer that forms while heat is applied to the meat. The pellicle holds the glaze formed by the dissolving spices which eventually form the bark.
Nut woods like hickory, oak, mesquite, and pecan tend to generate more smoke and stronger smoke flavors than fruit hardwoods like apple and cherry.
We recommend using our Classic Blend Hardwood Pellets with this recipe which contains a blend of Mesquite, Hickory, and Pecan hardwoods.
This recipe uses the Pit Boss Beef and Brisket Rub seasoning
To speed up The Stall (the point during the cook where the internal temperature stalls for a long period of time before rising again) try wrapping your brisket tightly in aluminum foil or pink butcher paper with a little bit of liquid inside (beef stock is good) and throw back on the grill until it reaches your desired temperature.
