PUMPKIN SPICED SMOKED BRISKET
YIELDS: 10 Servings | PREP TIME: 10 mins | COOK TIME: 12 hours | TOTAL TIME: 12 hours 10 mins |
INGREDIENTS
Dry Rub
¼ cup brown sugar
1 ½ tsp ground mustard
1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp pumpkin spice
1 tsp salt
Injection Marinade
1 ½ cups apple cider
2 tsp pumpkin spice
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp chili powder
Tools
Cutting board
Knife
Marinade injector
Instant read thermometer
Grill or smoker
Aluminum foil
Small bowls
DIRECTIONS:
- Mix the injection ingredients together in a small bowl. Place the brisket in a large baking dish and inject with the mixture.
- Combine the dry rub ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Generously rub both sides of the brisket with the rub.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat smoker or grill to 235°F.
- Smoke the brisket, fat side up, for 8-10 hours.
- After 8-10 hours, check to make sure you have an internal temperature of 165°F then place the brisket in foil, pour in the reserved injection, and wrap tightly.
- Continue cooking for another 2-4 hours, until the brisket reaches an internal temperature of around 205°F.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 1-2 hours.
- Slice and enjoy!