Beef

Brisket 101

How to make the perfect brisket every time. I’ve packed all my tips & tricks from cooking briskets over the past decade into this easy to follow recipe and method that works every time.

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November 9, 2023

The keys to the perfect brisket include the salt dry brine, tallow injection, dry rub and the smoking method.

YouTube Chapters for Further Details:
  • 00:00 - The wins & fails that got us here
  • 02:09 - Brisket game plan
  • 03:07 - Brisket prep secrets that guarantee better briskets
  • 04:43 - How I trim brisket
  • 05:49 - Free tallow from trimmed fat
  • 06:15 - Overnight dry brine
  • 09:41 - New Texas style dry brine rub recipe
  • 12:58 - Inject the flat with its own fat
  • 13:44 - The best grill setup for brisket
  • 17:20 - Build a clean burning fire
  • 20:42 - Using probe data to adjust your plan
  • 22:36 - How to add smoke all day
  • 24:05 - Why the foil boat was made for Kamados
  • 26:35 - How to rest your brisket
  • 29:20 - Work back schedule
  • 30:34 - Results and taste test

Ingredients
  • beef brisket

Dry Brine:

  • 1 Tbsp granulated garlic
  • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 tsp Lawry’s (or copycat, see below)
  • 4 Tbsp ground black pepper

Injection:

  • 2 cups water
  • beef fat trimmings from brisket

(Optional)

Lawry’s Alternative:

  • 2 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp white sugar
  • 3/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cornstarch