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Flavorful Smoked Beef Brisket Recipe with Easy Coffee Dry Rub

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This smoked beef brisket recipe features a unique coffee dry rub that creates a deep, complex crust locking in juiciness and adding a bittersweet richness. Perfect for backyard barbecues and gatherings, it’s approachable yet packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 5 to 6 pounds whole packer beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat but leaving a thin layer for moisture
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground dark roast coffee
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat your brisket dry with paper towels. Trim any thick fat cap down to about ¼ inch. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground coffee, smoked paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix well.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the brisket and rub evenly with your hands. Generously coat the brisket with the coffee dry rub on all sides, pressing it into the meat. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. Preheat smoker or grill for indirect cooking at 225°F (107°C). Add wood chips like hickory or oak. Place brisket on grate fat side up once temperature is stable.
  5. Smoke brisket until internal temperature reaches about 165°F (74°C), approximately 4 to 6 hours. Avoid opening smoker frequently.
  6. Wrap brisket tightly in butcher paper or foil at 165°F (74°C) to push through the stall and retain moisture. Return to smoker and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 203°F (95°C), about 2 to 4 more hours.
  7. Remove brisket from smoker and let rest wrapped for at least 1 hour to redistribute juices.
  8. Slice brisket against the grain into ¼-inch thick slices and serve.

Notes

Use freshly ground dark roast coffee for best flavor. If bark gets too dark, tent loosely with foil. Keep smoker temperature steady at 225°F (107°C). Resting the brisket after smoking is crucial for juicy slices. Butcher paper allows a firmer bark; foil creates a softer crust. For gluten-free, ensure spices and brown sugar are free from additives.

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