Brisket is considered the most challenging barbecue. This huge, tough cut of meat takes hours and hours to smoke to perfection. This means a tender, flavorful slice of perfection and has bold flavors and simply says, this is barbecue. This method for smoked brisket is straightforward and while it will take some time, it is easy as long as you know your smoker and have the patience to let it reach the right temperature.

Before you start picking out a barbecue rub for your brisket, I would like to give you a few tips. First of all, how much rub do you apply? The answer is how much the meat will hold. Yes, pat dry your brisket and sprinkle with rub (no, you don't actually have to rub it on). Whatever stays on is the amount you want. The second tip is about timing. When should you apply your rub? If the rub you are using contains a lot of salt you want to apply it right before you put the brisket in the smoker. If the rub doesn't have a lot (or any) salt then you can apply it several hours in advance to let the flavors sink in. 

There are few things better than barbecue brisket. What makes it even better is the perfect barbecue sauce. A good, rich barbecue sauce adds flavor to smoked brisket whether it is sliced to chopped, but the most important benefit is the moisture it adds.Barbecue Brisket can dry out quickly, either in the smoker or more likely once it is cut up for serving. To prevent the meat from getting too dry, you want to add a little sauce. Whether you like it slathered or lightly brushed with sauce, these barbecue sauce recipes are exactly what your brisket is asking for.

Smoked brisket is the traditional barbecue of Texas, but popular throughout the country as the only true beef barbecue. Though and difficult, beef brisket is hard muscle and can only be prepared low and slow if you actually want to eat it. Smoke brisket long enough and slow enough and you will produce one of the greatest meals you'll ever eat. These great brisket recipes take you from start to finish. Of course, you can always choose to pick out your own rubs, mops, marinades and sauces to make a great brisket meal or you can choose on of these