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Tender Smoked Brisket Flat Texas Style 12-Hour Recipe

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A slow-smoked Texas-style brisket flat that is tender, flavorful, and perfect for special occasions or casual feasts. This recipe uses simple ingredients and a reliable smoking method to achieve a melt-in-your-mouth texture with authentic smoky flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 pounds brisket flat (lean cut with a good fat cap)
  • 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons coarse black pepper, freshly cracked
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked paprika optional)
  • 2 cups hickory or mesquite wood chips, soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard

Instructions

  1. Trim the brisket flat by removing any silver skin and excess fat, leaving about 1/4 inch (6mm) of fat cap to keep the meat moist during smoking. This takes about 15 minutes.
  2. Rub a thin layer of yellow mustard all over the brisket flat to help the dry rub adhere. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Mix kosher salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a small bowl to create the dry rub.
  4. Generously season the brisket with the dry rub on all sides, pressing lightly to adhere evenly.
  5. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Add soaked hickory or mesquite wood chips to the coals to produce steady smoke.
  6. Place the brisket fat side up on the smoker grate and smoke for about 6 hours until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Avoid opening the smoker too often.
  7. Remove the brisket and wrap it tightly in butcher paper or aluminum foil to help it push through the stall phase and retain moisture. Return it to the smoker.
  8. Continue smoking for another 4-6 hours until the internal temperature reaches 195-205°F (90-96°C). Use a meat thermometer to check tenderness.
  9. Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest wrapped for at least 1 hour to allow juices to redistribute.
  10. Slice the brisket against the grain into 1/4-inch (6mm) slices. Serve with barbecue sauce or enjoy Texas style without sauce.

Notes

Maintain a steady smoker temperature around 225°F (107°C) for best results. Wrapping the brisket at 160°F (71°C) helps retain moisture and speeds cooking through the stall phase. Rest the brisket for at least 1 hour before slicing to keep it juicy. Experiment with wood chips like apple or cherry for milder smoke or add chipotle powder for smoky heat in the rub.

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