Brisket Recipe

Ingredients

Trim the Brisket: Remove the brisket from the packaging and dispose of it. Using a boning or fillet knife, trim down the fat cap to about ¼ inch thickness. Make sure to remove the silver skin from the underside.
Inject the Brisket: Prepare the Kosmos Q Brisket Injection according to the instructions on the package. Inject the brisket’s flat by making small holes every 1-3 inches and filling them with the injection mixture.
Season the Brisket: Coat the brisket generously with yellow mustard—this will act as a binder for the seasonings. Apply a good amount of Yonedas Gold Seasoning all over the brisket, making sure to cover every inch.

Preheat the Smoker: Set your smoker to 225°F.
Place the Brisket on the Smoker: Once the smoker has reached temperature, place the brisket on the grate fat side down.
Insert a thermometer probe into the thickest part of the brisket to track its internal temperature without needing to open the smoker too often.
Wrap the Brisket: After the brisket reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, remove it from the smoker and wrap it tightly in 2 layers of foil to preserve moisture. Return it to the smoker.
Finish Smoking: Let the brisket continue smoking until it hits an internal temperature of 200-205°F. Check for tenderness by gently probing the meat; it should feel like it’s going through soft butter when fully cooked.
Rest the Brisket: Once the brisket reaches your desired temperature and tenderness, remove it from the smoker. Open the foil for 10 minutes to release excess heat. Then, rewrap the brisket and place it in a warm cooler or a warming drawer to rest for a minimum of 30 minutes, but up to 4 hours.

Slice the Brisket: When ready to serve, slice the brisket against the grain into pencil-thin slices. A properly cooked brisket slice should hang over your finger without breaking.
Add the Finishing Touches: Generously apply Yonedas Smoked Hickory BBQ Sauce to each slice to enhance the flavor and add moisture. For a final touch, lightly sprinkle Big Poppa Smoker’s Happy Endings Finishing Rub on top for an extra kick.