Have you ever wondered how long to smoke a brisket or what sauce pairs perfectly with the dish?

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Best Smoked Brisket Recipe

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The search is over.

The secret is to get a high-quality brisket; with a simpledry rub, the meat provides the flavor.

Have you ever wondered how long to smoke a brisket or what sauce pairs perfectly with the dish?

Chef David Bancroft answers these burring questions and more.

Give it a try; we guarantee you’ll make it again and again.

Trim and remove excess fat from the fat cap.

Season generously with dry rub.

Heat smoker to a temperature between 225 and 235 .

Place the brisket on the smoke rack fat side down and maintain steady temperature until the brisket reaches 150 .

Remove brisket and wrap fat side up tightly in heavy duty aluminum foil.

Return brisket to smoker or indoor oven at 225 to 235 .

Continue cooking until internal temp of brisket reaches 200 to 205 .

Remove the brisket from the heat and store in a cooler for 1 to 2 hours.

After the brisket rests, remove it from the foil.