Texas BBQ Brisket | Juicy & Smoky

Preparation

• 1
  Trim the brisket cleanly (remove excess fat). Rub all sides with fine sea salt and let rest for 10 minutes. Then rub all sides with coarse pepper and press lightly.

Smoking - Phase 1

• 1
  Preheat the grill to 105 °C. Place a bowl of hot water in the grill. Smoke the brisket for approx. 8 hours.
• 2
  After 8 hours, check the bark. Spray dry spots with a mixture of apple juice and apple cider vinegar (50:50). Increase the grill temperature to 120-125 °C.

Smoking - Phase 2 (Wrapping)

• 1
  Once the bark is firm and the internal temperature is between 75 and 80 °C, tightly wrap the brisket in butcher paper. Place it back on the grill at 120-125 °C.
• 2
  Continue cooking until an internal temperature of 90 °C is reached (approx. 2-3 more hours).

Resting Phase & Serving

• 1
  Remove the brisket from the grill and let it cool on a wire rack at room temperature for 1 hour. Then keep it warm in the oven at approx. 70-75 °C for 5-6 hours.
• 2
  Slice the brisket against the grain and serve. Enjoy your meal!