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Quick, Hot, & Fast Brisket Method

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb brisket
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 garlic powder
  • 1 onion powder

Equipment

  • 1 smoker

Method
 

  1. Prep: Trim excess fat and silverskin, then season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Smoke: Preheat smoker to 300°F–325°F. Place brisket on the smoker, fat side down.
  3. Wrap: Once the internal temperature reaches $approx$165°F–170°F (usually 2–3 hours), wrap it tightly in aluminum foil (or butcher paper with tallow) to speed up cooking.
  4. Finish: Continue cooking (fat side up) until the internal temperature reaches 203°F–210°F or it feels "like butter" when probed.
  5. Rest: Let the brisket rest in a dry cooler for at least 1–2 hours before slicing against the grain.