Hickory Smoked Full Packer Beef Brisket

Beef brisket is the toughest part of a cow, but if barbecued at a low temperature long enough, it becomes one of the most tender and flavorful pieces of beef. It consists of 2 parts, the “flat” and the “point” which together form a “Full Packer” brisket. You can also smoke the 2 parts separately, but in this recipe, we are talking about the Full Packer brisket, separated only after the cooking process.

Ingredients

1 (14-16 lb.) Full Packer Brisket
1 Cup Yellow Mustard
2 Cups Meat Church “Holy Cow” Seasoning
1-2 Cups Honey
1 Cup Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

The topside of the brisket will have a thick layer of fat, called a “fat cap”, which should be trimmed down to no more than 1⁄4 “ thick. On the bottom, any excess fat and sinew should be trimmed off, as well as any small edges and corners that may dry out and burn after a length of time.
Coat the brisket with yellow mustard on all sides. After that, liberally rub it with Meat Church “Holy Cow” Seasoning. Let it set for 2-3 hours for the seasoning to penetrate.

Set your smoker at 250° and place the brisket on the smoker with the fat side up. Smoke with hickory smoke for 8-9 hours, till the meat temperature is above 160°. Set the meat on a double layer of foil with a coat of honey, and more seasoning sprinkled on top. Wrap the foil around it, but before closing 1 end, pour the Worcestershire sauce in around the brisket.

Place back on the smoker for approximately 1-2 hours, or till the internal temp reaches 200°. You can spike the smoker temp up to 300° after wrapping if desired. Always use the meat temperature for your final guideline, not the cook time. The time will vary slightly from 1 brisket to the next.

If the brisket is done early, you can hold it for a few hours, wrapped in a towel and put in a cooler. When ready to slice, first separate the point from the flat. You can see a seam of fat separating the 2, and if you start slicing into the seam, it separates easily. Slice both sections against the grain of the meat and enjoy!

Full Packer Beef Brisket

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