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Smoked Brisket Recipe Texas Style Easy BBQ with Sauce Tips

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This Texas-style smoked brisket recipe delivers tender, juicy beef with a smoky bark and tangy homemade BBQ sauce. It’s perfect for gatherings and easy enough for beginners, making it a true crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • Whole beef brisket (10-12 lbs), untrimmed or ‘packer style’
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp coarse black pepper
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard (for slathering)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1–2 tsp hot sauce (adjust to heat preference)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Oak or hickory wood chunks or chips (about 2 lbs)
  • Water (for smoker pan)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch for flavor and moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Slather brisket with yellow mustard. Mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle rub evenly over brisket, pressing gently.
  3. Preheat smoker to 225°F. Add wood chunks and fill water pan.
  4. Place brisket fat side up on smoker grate. Insert thermometer probe into thickest part. Smoke until internal temp reaches 165°F (about 6-8 hours), misting brisket lightly with water or apple juice every hour.
  5. Remove brisket and wrap tightly in butcher paper or foil. Return to smoker and cook until internal temp reaches 203°F (about 2-4 more hours).
  6. Remove brisket from smoker and let rest, wrapped, for at least 1 hour in a cooler or warm oven (no heat).
  7. For Texas BBQ sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust heat if needed.
  8. Unwrap brisket and slice against the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices. Serve with warm Texas BBQ sauce.

Notes

For best results, use a consistent smoker temperature and let brisket rest for at least an hour before slicing. Oak wood is traditional, but hickory or pecan can be used. For gluten-free, check Worcestershire and hot sauce labels. For dairy-free, substitute olive oil for butter in the sauce. Leftovers are excellent for sandwiches, tacos, or hash.

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