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Smoked Pork Brisket

Low and slow cooked pork brisket is tender, incredibly flavorful, and a fun alternative to BBQ beef brisket
4.84 from 12 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American BBQ
Keyword: African spice rub, how to cook pork brisket, kansas city pork brisket, low and slow pork brisket, pork brisket, pork brisket recipe, smoked pork brisket
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1798kcal
Author: Derrick Riches and Sabrina Baksh

Ingredients

  • 1 pork brisket about 4 pounds
  • butcher paper
  • Wood chips or pellets depending on smoker used
  • Rub:
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon paprika not smoked
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder mild
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare smoker for 225 degrees F., 4 hour cook time.
  • Combine rub and apply liberally all over the pork brisket. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Place the brisket onto the smoker, close the lid and let it go until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Remove brisket from smoker, and wrap in butcher paper, creating a parcel. Place it back into the smoker and let it go until it reaches 190 degrees F.
  • Once done, remove from the smoker still wrapped and rest it for 30 minutes before carving. Slice into 1/4" thick slices and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 1798kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 181g | Saturated Fat: 66g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 84g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 1892mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 777IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg