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Texas Brisket

November 12, 2012 by Evelyn 42 Comments

As I have spoke before, Beef Brisket rules in Texas. My hubby loves to fire up this baby, then season a huge slab of meat and start cooking.  And he doesn’t plan ahead, he just wakes up one morning and starts to build a fire while I jump on the bandwagon and drive into town for a nice brisket.  Nope, it doesn’t matter if it’s just the two of us or if we have guests, the brisket is always huge.  And I know we will have a great time and great foodies by the end of the day.

When we lived at our Pecan Orchard in New Mexico, we used pecan wood but now that we are back on the Ranch in Texas, it’s Mesquite wood all the way.  Whether we use Pecan Wood or Mesquite wood, the smoke gives the meat the best flavors, I love both. 


After the fire is started, its time for the meat.  We start with this awesome, huge chuck of beef.  I think this  brisket weighs about 15 pounds.  I always spend way too much time at the store going through all the briskets trying to find the best one.  But with all that marbling, most are just perfect.

We always season the brisket very well with a rub.  We have so many different rubs and seasonings but today we are trying out a new rub that I purchased on our last trip to our hometown in Texas. 

When the temperature reaches 250-300 degrees, it’s time to put the meat on.  
But wait!   Ok (1) We have a well seasoned brisket, (2) a smoker heated to the proper temperature but I think we missed one key ingredient!  
An Adult Beverage!!  Yep, something about fueling the fire and seasoning a huge slab of meat makes one very thirsty!  
   The meat is placed on the grill furthest away from the firebox.  The smoke raises from the fire, travels across the meat and exits out the smoke stack.  The heat is low and the meat is cooked slow and smoked.

After the brisket has smoked for about 1/2 -1 hour per pound, check the internal temperature of the meat. When the brisket has reached just above 175 degrees, remove from smoker, wrap in heavy foil and place back into smoker.  Close down the vents of the smoker to put out the fire and leave it for about 45-60 minutes.  Then remove the brisket from the smoker and let the meat rest.  The brisket should be done to about 190 degress and will be tender.  The trick is cooking it to the point that it is tender but not falling apart.

Also it is important to have the smoke ring. This is the indicator that you have smoked the meat low and slow and it has just the right amount of smoke flavor. See the pinkish line on the top edge of the slices.  This is just perfect!

Smoked Beef Brisket with our favorite homemade BBQ Sauce! 

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Great served with:
Icebox Dinner Rolls
Texas Pinto Beans
Green Chile Strips
Confetti Macaroni Salad

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Comments

  1. Rina

    November 12, 2012 at 9:33 am

    That looks yum!
    Just found your blog from the hop. Look forward to connect 🙂

    Reply
  2. Terry

    November 12, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    That looks sooo yummy!

    Reply
  3. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

    November 12, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    Oh my gosh Evelyn! Yum!

    Reply
    • Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

      November 20, 2012 at 12:51 am

      Still drooling over this! I'm stopping by to let you know that your project will be featured at this week's All my Bloggy Friends. I can't wait to see what you share this week. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Denise

    November 12, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    Thanks so much Evelyn! I have been looking for a Texas Brisket recipe. I will be following your smoker recipes and post. Can't wait!

    Reply
  5. Karri Reiser

    November 12, 2012 at 7:09 pm

    Oh my goodness, I'm hungry for brisket now. Thank for sharing at my Our Favorite Things Link Party. Have a great week.

    Reply
  6. Brenda Lee

    November 12, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    Oh my does that look delicious!

    Reply
  7. MM

    November 13, 2012 at 3:08 am

    I totally agree about smoking/grilling in the Fall.

    One of my favorite things–and things I miss most–about Texas is great brisket. I could do some serious damage to a brisket plate. I think I need a smoker.

    Thanks for linking, Evelyn! (Nice smoke ring!)

    Reply
  8. Beth Rowland

    November 13, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    Can we say Yummy! I think you've just convinced me to let my hubby have a smoker. He's been asking for ages since he discovered the amazingness of Southern BBQ. Awesome post!

    Reply
  9. Lynn

    November 13, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    I just hopped over from the Tuesday link party. I brisket looks so good I can almost smell it.

    Reply
  10. Feral Turtle

    November 13, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    We love brisket and I love your smoker too. Hoping to build one someday! Your newest follower from http://www.feralturtle.com Cheers.

    Reply
  11. Jeannie Clemens

    November 13, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    Brisket is my favorite food and this looks delicious! I'd love it if you would link up to my Worthy Wednesday Link Party. http://forwhatitsworth-jeannie.blogspot.com/2012/11/im-excited-and-nervous-to-introduce-my.html?spref=bl

    Reply
  12. Printabelle

    November 14, 2012 at 2:08 am

    I'm sure the smoky flavor makes them mouth watering~! Thanks for linking!

    Reply
  13. SweetPepperRose

    November 14, 2012 at 3:04 am

    This surely looks sooo good! Something my hubby would love to try. Thanks for sharing.
    JoAnn

    Reply
  14. Christine

    November 14, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    I gotta move to Texas!!! hehe That looks SOOOOO DELICIOUS!!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!

    Reply
  15. Jessi @ Practically Functional

    November 14, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    Yum, I love beef brisket!

    Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

    Reply
  16. Meghan @ The Tasty Fork

    November 14, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    I have a little smoker which is collecting dust. It's kinda of scary to use for the first time! I need to get over it and just try! Do you suggest a cheap (but good piece) of meat to try? I don't want to feel bad in case if I screw it up and wasted $$ on a good piece of meat. Thanks!! (PS I saw your link on the Back for Seconds Linky Party)

    Reply
  17. Connie

    November 14, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    You are rocking this smoking thing aren't you? Oh my, I really have to try this. Thanks for linking up with me.

    Reply
  18. HungryLittleGirl

    November 14, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    One word: delicious!
    I would love to have you share this, and/or any other recipe of your at Wednesday Extravaganza – my Foodie Link Party with the chance to get a lifetime feature on my Wall of Fame. Here is the link:
    http://www.hungrylittlegirl.com/1/post/2012/11/wednesday-extravaganza-4.html

    Can't wait to see you there!

    Reply
  19. Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm

    November 15, 2012 at 2:50 am

    Oh my! This looks so good and I want some! Thanks for the tips!

    Reply
  20. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)

    November 15, 2012 at 4:45 am

    Looks awesome!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

    Reply
  21. Aubrey @ Real Housemoms

    November 15, 2012 at 4:52 am

    Oooo. I love smoked brisket! I can't wait to try this. I would love it if you'd share it with us over at Real Housemoms for our Fabulous Fridays! link party.

    Reply
  22. The Alchemist

    November 16, 2012 at 5:32 am

    this looks so darned good! I wish I was eating it right now. I think I'm drooling.

    Melissa @ The Alchemist

    Reply
  23. Nicole @WonkyW

    November 16, 2012 at 8:05 am

    This is making me so Hungry for bbq! The town I live in has a decent bbq joint but it doesn't even compare to real southern bbq! Oh how I miss it.

    Reply
  24. Anne Kimball

    November 16, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    Hi Evelyn, I’m Anne from Life on the Funny Farm (http://annesfunnyfarm.blogspot.com), and I’m visiting from Fantabulous Friday.

    This looks soooo good! I had some brisket like this once down south, cooked up by my wonderful aunt. I've never forgotten it!

    Anyway, thanks for posting this. If you’ve never visited yet, I hope you can pop by my blog sometime to say hi…

    Reply
  25. Kathy Shea Mormino

    November 17, 2012 at 12:13 am

    I'd like to invite you to join me at the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week! http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/11/clever-chicks-blog-hop-8-and-rural.html

    I hope to see you there!
    Cheers!
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick

    Reply
  26. Katherines Corner

    November 17, 2012 at 1:58 am

    two yums up ( thumbs up) Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo

    Reply
  27. Miz Helen

    November 17, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    Wishing you and your family a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  28. Vicki Valenta

    November 18, 2012 at 2:42 am

    Being from South Texas, I love me some brisket. We use mesquite wood here, because it's so readily available. It adds a delicious smokey flavor.

    I hope you enjoy a lovely Thanksgiving with family and friends all around.

    Reply
  29. Grandma Kc

    November 18, 2012 at 2:46 am

    I don't think I'm going to be satisfied with crumby leftovers tonight after reading this! Sounds just wonderful and like Vicki — we love us some brisket!

    Reply
  30. [email protected]

    November 18, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    MMMM — sounds delicious! Makes me want to move to Texas — that and the freezing weather outside! Didn't know about the smoke ring — good information. Thanks so much for sharing on Busy Monday!

    Reply
  31. Rose, happily Craft -ing

    November 19, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Hai Evelyn,

    May… you look like you are some actual cook! Wow.

    Reply
  32. Food Done Light

    November 20, 2012 at 1:51 am

    Pecan wood is a great idea. I live in Georgia, I should be able to find some. Thanks for sharing with Thursdays Treasures

    Reply
  33. [email protected] Off Friday

    November 20, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    That looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  34. Heather @ new house, new home, new life

    November 21, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    Hi Evelyn – You're being featured today on the All star Block Party. Head on over to grab your button! Happy Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  35. Kathy Shea Mormino

    November 21, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    I'd like to invite you to join me at the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week! http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/11/clever-chicks-blog-hop-8-turkey.html

    I hope to see you there!
    Cheers!
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick

    Reply
  36. Diana - FreeStyleMama

    November 23, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    WOW! This looks amazing. We lived in Texas for a few years and just didn't fit in, but I do miss the amazing brisket!!!

    Reply
  37. Theresa

    November 29, 2012 at 6:13 am

    Oh yum! Looks amazing if it wasn't raining I'd want to BBQ. Visiting from dearcreatives.com 😉

    Reply
  38. [email protected]

    December 7, 2012 at 6:07 am

    Yum! I'm ready to come over for dinner! Thanks for joining the party at One Creative Weekend!

    Reply
  39. Karen @BakingInATornado

    February 9, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    I just love a Smoked Brisket, but have to admit I've never done one myself. I just may have to give this one a try, your instructions make it look like even I could do it!

    Reply
  40. Paula Jones

    April 20, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    Thanks for sharing at Saturday Dishes. Pinned to the party board ~ Paula

    Reply
  41. Danielle Wagasky

    May 21, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    Hi Lady! I featured you today on Blissful and Domestic. Stop by and check it out:>

    Danielle @ Blissful & Domestic
    http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com/2013/05/weekly-recipe-round-up-1.html

    Reply

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