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Spicy Smoked Brisket

Name: Spicy Smoked Brisket
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 390 min
Total time: 410 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 lbs (1.8 kg) beef brisket (trimmed of excess fat); 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; Spice Rub: (mix together - 2 tbsp (30 g) brown sugar, 1 tbsp (15 g) paprika, 1 tbsp (15 g) chili powder, 1 tbsp (15 g) garlic powder, 1 tbsp (15 g) onion powder, 1 tsp (5 g) cayenne pepper, 1 tsp (5 g) black pepper, 1 tbsp (15 g) salt); 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth (for braising); 2 cups Wood chips (hickory or mesquite) (for smoking)

Indulge in this flavorful Spicy Smoked Brisket that boasts a perfect balance of heat and tenderness. The spice rub creates a beautiful bark while the slow smoking process infuses rich smoky flavors, making it a showstopper at any gathering.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure Southern gluten-free

🎯 This is AI cooking. We're here to have fun. Let's see what happens!

Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:

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Total Time 410 minutes

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Difficulty Medium

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Servings 4

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Category Main Dishes

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

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4 lbs (1.8 kg) beef brisket (trimmed of excess fat)
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
Spice Rub: (mix together - 2 tbsp (30 g) brown sugar, 1 tbsp (15 g) paprika, 1 tbsp (15 g) chili powder, 1 tbsp (15 g) garlic powder, 1 tbsp (15 g) onion powder, 1 tsp (5 g) cayenne pepper, 1 tsp (5 g) black pepper, 1 tbsp (15 g) salt)
1 cup (240 ml) beef broth (for braising)
2 cups Wood chips (hickory or mesquite) (for smoking)

🔧 Equipment

Required:

Smoker
Meat thermometer

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 390 min

Total Time: 410 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C) using hickory or mesquite wood chips for smoke flavor.

⏱️ 15 min (ish) 🌡️ 225°F

AI Wisdom: Maintain a consistent temperature throughout the cooking process.
2

Rub olive oil all over the brisket, then massage the spice rub evenly onto the brisket, covering all sides.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Ensure the brisket is well coated for maximum flavor.
3

Place the brisket on the smoker rack, fat side up, and smoke for 6-8 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).

⏱️ 360 min (ish) 🌡️ 200°F

AI Wisdom: The brisket is ready when it's tender and easily pulls apart.
4

Remove the brisket from the smoker, tent with foil, and let it rest for 30 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

⏱️ 30 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Resting is crucial for juicier meat.
5

Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with your favorite sides.

AI Wisdom: Slicing against the grain ensures tenderness.

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Created on December 21, 2025

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