115 lbfull packer brisketestimate 1 pound per person uncooked
⅓cupcoarse saltadjust more or less to preference and size of brisket
⅓cupcoarse ground black pepperadjust more or less to preference and size of brisket
Instructions
Trim the brisket, to remove excess fat and hard meat (if any) on the edges.
Season all sides of the brisket with 50/50 coarse salt and coarse cracked black pepper or desired rub.
Smoke the brisket unwrapped until interior temperature of 165F.
Apply the Texas crutch and wrap tightly in pink butcher paper. Return to the smoker to continue cooking.
At 203F test the meat with a probe for doneness in both the point and flat. There should be little to no resistance on inserting the probe. Remove when done.
Rest the wrapped brisket in a moderate temperature location for an hour at minimum. A clean dry cooler or off oven work great for this.
Slice the brisket just before serving to keep moist. Ensure each slice is primarily cut against the grain, which will change depending on the point or flat slice.
Notes
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