The avian flu has thrown a wrench in many of this year’s holiday dinner plans. There’s a shortage of old standards like turkey, and many people have had to pivot.
Are you looking for something not-poultry based for your big holiday dinner? Or are you just looking for something to throw together for your next Friday night dinner? Have you considered brisket?
Let’s go through the best smoked beef brisket recipe you’ll ever need.
Choosing Smoked Beef Brisket Ingredients
Pick up the best possible beef brisket for your holiday meal. Prime beef has the perfect amount of fat for a holiday brisket.
You’ll want to ensure you have the best sauces for your smoked brisket, too. You might want to visit this holiday pack. A brisket requires a rub, which means you need some sort of agent to keep the rub together. You can use butter for this. If you’d prefer something else, olive oil or mustard are also options.
A brisket rub requires a variety of spices. Paprika is usually a component of the rub, along with salt and pepper.
But don’t be afraid to experiment with some of your own favorite spices. Some other ingredients to incorporate include garlic powder, basil, oregano, flavored salts, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper.
And you’ll want to pick up ingredients for some side dishes to complement your delicious brisket, too. Some side dishes for brisket you might want to consider adding to your holiday dinner include:
- Macaroni and cheese
- Brussel sprouts
- Roasted vegetable medley
- Collard greens
- Mashed potatoes
If you haven’t tried making brisket before, you might want to double up on ingredients and do a test run a few days before your next big event. That way, you won’t be scrambling for something last minute. And brisket is a great meal for the whole family no matter what day it is.
Smoked Beef Brisket Steps
To get the smokey flavor your brisket requires, you need to have a smoker on hand. Before you smoke your meat, cool it overnight. Prep your brisket with a binding agent, then with the rub. Wrap your brisket up—butcher paper is a good choice or foil. Then it’s time to start smoking it.
Once you have your brisket smoking, you can start prepping your side dishes. Your brisket will need to smoke for up to six hours, and it’ll need to rest after that. Resting your brisket is an important part of ensuring the flavors coalesce, so don’t rush it.
If you’re throwing a dinner party, there’s a ton else that needs to be done, anyway. When you’re cooking brisket, you’ll have plenty of time to get all of the other elements of your meal ready. You’ll even have time to get your home looking its best!
Start Cooking Your Smoked Beef Brisket Today
There are a lot of different ways to cook your smoked beef brisket—so don’t be afraid to adjust your recipe to your needs.
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Are you looking for more help prepping your upcoming holiday meal? Check out some of our other posts for more recipes and so much more.
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