Hot and Spicy Smoked Brisket Recipe

Name: Hot and Spicy Smoked Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 600 min
Total time: 615 min
Ingredients: 8 to 10 lbs beef (brisket); For the Rub:; 1/3 cup paprika; 1/4 cup black pepper; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 3 tablespoons salt; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne (use less if preferred)

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 10 hrs

Total: 10 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 8 to 10 servings

Yield: 1 beef brisket

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If you like your brisket on the spicy side, then this recipe is for you. However, you can adjust the cayenne to suit your taste. Use the flavorful brisket tips to enhance a pot of barbecued beans. Absolutely delicious!

8 to 10 pounds beef brisket

For the Rub:

1/3 cup paprika
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons salt
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne, or less to taste

Gather the ingredients.
Preheat smoker and add wood chips of your choice. Clean and dry the brisket. Combine rub ingredients and apply onto brisket.
Place brisket in the smoker for 8 to 10 hours. Keep the smoker temperature at about 225 F (110 C). To increase tenderness, take the brisket out of the smoker, wrap in aluminum foil and place in the oven at 180 to 200 F (80 C to 95 C) for the last two hours. Typically after 8 to 10 hours a piece of meat will have absorbed as much smoke as it can and additional smoking may impart a bitter flavor.
Take brisket off of heat and allow to sit for 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1364	Calories
85g	Fat
12g	Carbs
132g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8 to 10
Amount per serving
Calories	1364
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 85g	108%
Saturated Fat 33g	167%
Cholesterol 481mg	160%
Sodium 2197mg	96%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 132g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 113mg	9%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 1269mg	27%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.