Texas Brisket Recipe
Recipe courtesy of Del King
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Time Required
- Total: 9 hr 50 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Inactive: 30 min
- Cook: 9 hr
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 6 servings
- Calories: 1355
- Total Fat: 103 g
- Saturated Fat: 41 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Protein: 84 g
- Cholesterol: 426 mg
- Sodium: 1138 mg
About This Recipe
Across Texas, you'll find countless barbecue establishments, each showcasing distinct cooking approaches and local specialties. However, when surveyed about which single dish best exemplifies their state's culinary identity, authentic Texas Brisket dominated the poll. Del King's brisket preparation involves rubbing the beef with a layer of yellow mustard followed by a fiery spice blend, then exposing it to smoke for more than nine hours. The ultimate outcome is a richly-flavored beef brisket that proves the extended cooking period is entirely justified.
Ingredients
- 6 pounds beef brisket
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup paprika
- 2 tablespoons chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 cup black pepper
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1/4 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Begin by trimming the fat layer on the brisket down to approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness. Brush the brisket with a thin layer of yellow mustard. Combine the brown sugar with all the spices to create your seasoning mixture. Generously distribute the rub across both the top and bottom surfaces of the meat.
- Transfer the brisket to a smoker preheated to between 194 and 205 degrees F, allowing it to cook until the internal meat temperature reaches between 185 and 195 degrees F, which typically requires approximately 1 1/2 hours per pound of meat. After achieving the target internal temperature, carefully remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest undisturbed for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to cutting.
This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional. It has not been tested for home use.
