Smoked Brisket

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hour(s) 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• Hickory wood chips
• 2  tablespoons  dried rosemary
• 2  tablespoons  paprika
• 2  tablespoons  pepper
• 2  tablespoons  dried garlic flakes
• 1  teaspoon  salt
• 1  (7-pound) untrimmed beef brisket
• Barbecue sauce
• Hamburger buns
• Pickles
• Garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs

Preparation

Soak wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare charcoal fire in smoker; let burn 15 to 20 minutes.

Combine rosemary and next 4 ingredients; rub on brisket.

Drain wood chips, and place on coals. Place water pan in smoker; add water to depth of fill line. Place brisket on lower food rack; cover with smoker lid.

Cook 3 hours and 30 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 155°. Slice and serve with barbecue sauce, buns, and pickles. Garnish, if desired.