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Flavorful Smoked Beef Brisket Recipe with Easy Rich Coffee Rub

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This smoked beef brisket features a rich coffee rub that adds depth and complexity to the smoky, tender meat. Perfect for gatherings, it delivers a bold, flavorful bark and juicy interior.

Ingredients

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  • 5 pounds whole packer beef brisket with fat cap on
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground dark roast coffee grounds
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • About 2 cups hickory or oak wood chips, soaked if using charcoal smoker

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about ¼ inch fat cap for moisture (about 10 minutes).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine coffee grounds, smoked paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix thoroughly to prepare the coffee rub.
  3. Rub 2 tablespoons olive oil all over the brisket to help the spice mix stick and develop a crust (about 3 minutes).
  4. Generously apply the coffee rub all over the brisket, pressing it into the surface. Let the brisket rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to absorb flavors.
  5. Preheat the smoker to a steady 225°F (107°C). Add soaked hickory or oak wood chips for smoke.
  6. Place the brisket fat side up on the smoker rack. Smoke for about 6 hours, maintaining temperature. Spritz the brisket every hour with apple cider vinegar or water to keep it moist.
  7. When the internal temperature reaches about 160°F (71°C), wrap the brisket tightly in butcher paper or foil to push through the stall phase. Smoke for an additional 3 hours.
  8. Continue smoking until the internal temperature reaches 203°F (95°C) for tender, pull-apart meat. Total cooking time is roughly 9 hours but may vary.
  9. Let the brisket rest wrapped for at least 45 minutes to redistribute juices.
  10. Slice against the grain into ¼ inch thick pieces and serve.

Notes

Use finely ground dark roast coffee for best flavor and crust formation. Maintain consistent smoker temperature to avoid fluctuations. Spritz brisket lightly every hour to keep moist but avoid overdoing it to preserve the bark. Resting the meat after cooking is essential for juicy results. If no smoker is available, slow roast in oven at 250°F wrapped in foil with liquid smoke as a substitute.

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