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Smoked Corned Beef

Corned Beef. Most people love it, few people hate it, and if you’re like many families, it’s on your dinner table for St. Patrick’s Day. Corned Beef is a tasty meal that you can cook any time of year. I’m going to show you just how easy it is to make Smoked Corned Beef Brisket.
Course Brisket
Cuisine American
Keyword Colman's, Corned Beef, St. Patricks Day
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 12 hours
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 day 13 hours
Servings 12 servings
Calories 774kcal
Author Nick

Equipment

Ingredients

Corned Beef Brisket Brine

Corned Beef Brisket BBQ Rub

  • 1 Tbsp Black Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Paprika
  • 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Colman's Dry Mustard
  • 2-3 lb Brisket Flat
  • 1 Cup Apple Juice

Instructions

  • Combine the brine ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then let the ingredients simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the brine from heat and let it cool. Place the brine in the refrigerator until you are ready to corn the brisket flat
  • Place the brisket flat in a large plastic sealable bag. Pour the brine into the bag, remove as much air as possible, and seal. Place the plastic bag with the brisket in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Flip the bag after 12 hours.
  • Combine the bbq rub ingredients when you are ready to smoke the brisket.
  • Trim any excess fat off the "trimmed" side of the brisket - leave a ¼" of fat on the fat cap side of the brisket.
  • Spritz the brisket with apple juice, and then apply the rub.
  • Smoke the brisket at 250 degrees until the internal temperature of the brisket reaches 200+ degrees. Spritz the brisket every 90 minutes with apple juice during the cook.
  • Let the brisket rest in foil for 15 minutes before slicing thin.
  • Serve with Colman's Mustard and enjoy!

Video

Notes

The brisket should be smoked until the internal temp hits 200 degrees. Use a good internal meat thermometer to check the temperature.
I estimate 90 minutes per pound for total cooking time.

Nutrition

Serving: 5ounces | Calories: 774kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g