Smoked Brisket Flat
Smoked Brisket with Mustard Rub turns out fall apart tender and so flavorful. This recipe is extremely simple and cooks in about 5 hours.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 1032kcal
Ingredients
- 5- 6 pound brisket flat
- ½ cup steak rub
- ½ cup prepared yellow mustard like French's
Instructions
- Pat the brisket flat on a sheet pan or cutting board and pat dry with paper towels.
- Use a sharp pointed knife and make cuts all over the brisket about 1 inch apart.
- Sprinkle with dry rub.
- Pour mustard over the rub.
- Use your hands to rub the seasonings and mustard down into the brisket and all over the top.
- Prepare your grill or smoker to 230° using hickory or oak.
- Cook brisket, fat side down over indirect fire with the grill closed.
- We cooked this brisket for 5 hours, keeping the grill temperature between 220° and 230°.
- Use a digital meat thermometer to cook the brisket to between 195° and 205°.
- Remove from grill and allow to rest at least 30 minutes.
- Cut into thin slices for serving.
Notes
Store and Reheat:
Wrap brisket in 2 layers of plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 4 days. Add an additional layer of foil for freezing. Vacuum seal brisket for the best results and freeze up to 6 months.
Reheat brisket in a covered skillet with a tablespoon of water over medium heat or mix with bbq sauce, cooking until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 1032kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 102g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 374mg | Sodium: 342mg | Fiber: 1g