Smoked Brisket

While it may seem like a lot of work, I'm going to show you how to smoke a brisket the easy way on an electric pellet grill so that you'll end up with delicious and amazing brisket every time!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 8 hours

Resting Time 30 minutes

Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes

Servings

Calories 185kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Ingredients

3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 pound trimmed brisket flat or point
1/2 cup beef broth

Instructions

Mix together all seasoning ingredients in small bowl or container
Rub all sides of brisket with the dry rub seasoning
Preheat smoker to 225 degrees according to manufacturer instructions
Place seasoned brisket fat side down and let cook until it reaches an internal temperature of around 160 degrees (mine took about 4 hours)
Wrap tightly in foil and add some water or 1/2 cup of beef broth and return to grill until the brisket reaches 205 degrees (about another 2-4 hours).
Remove and let rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing

Notes

If you are running short on time and can't watch the grill for the full time, after wrapping the brisket in foil you can place in slow cooker on low for remaining time instead.

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