Holly’s Texas Brisket

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 16

Holly's Texas Brisket recipe for barbeque lovers

by The Chefin Barbeque

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 hours

Ready In

12 hours 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

611

Sugar

Fat

47g

Holly's Texas Brisket is a classic barbeque recipe that originated in Texas. The secret to this recipe is in the rub, which features a blend of spices that create a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. Slow smoking the beef brisket for hours creates a tender, juicy meat that falls apart with each bite. This recipe is perfect for barbeque lovers who enjoy spending time outdoors and are willing to put in the time and effort required to smoke a brisket to perfection.

Instructions

1.	Mix chili powder, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and dry mustard in a bowl to make the rub.
2.	Spread the rub over the beef brisket, place the meat in a covered pan, and refrigerate overnight.
3.	Preheat smoker to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C), and add wood chips.
4.	Place the beef brisket in the smoker, fat-side up. Slow smoke for 12-14 hours until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the brisket reaches 195-200 degrees F (91-93 degrees C).
5.	Remove the brisket from smoker, and let it rest for 30 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin slices.

PROS

Slow smoking imparts a rich, smoky flavor to beef brisket, and the rub creates a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors.
This recipe yields tender, juicy meat that falls apart with each bite.

CONS

Smoking brisket requires a lot of time and patience, which can be challenging for some people.
It may also require special equipment, such as a smoker.
Additionally, beef brisket is high in fat and calories, making it a less healthy choice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While beef brisket is not particularly healthy, it is an excellent source of protein, iron, and zinc. This recipe uses a rub instead of a sauce, which helps reduce the amount of added sugars commonly found in barbeque. Additionally, slow smoking may help break down some of the fat in the meat, making it slightly more digestible.

	2 tablespoons chili powder
	2 tablespoons brown sugar
	1 tablespoon salt
	1 tablespoon garlic powder
	1 tablespoon onion powder
	1 tablespoon ground black pepper
	2 teaspoons dry mustard
	14 pounds beef brisket