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Tender Smoked Brisket with Coffee Dry Rub

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A tender, melt-in-your-mouth smoked brisket featuring a bold coffee dry rub that creates a smoky, slightly sweet crust perfect for BBQ lovers seeking a unique flavor twist.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 pounds whole packer brisket with fat cap
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground dark roast coffee
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Mustard or olive oil (for rubbing)
  • Hickory or oak wood chips/chunks for smoking

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about a ¼-inch fat cap and removing silver skin or hard fat.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine coffee grounds, brown sugar, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix well.
  3. Lightly rub a thin layer of mustard or olive oil all over the brisket to help the dry rub stick.
  4. Generously apply the coffee dry rub all over the brisket, pressing it in by hand. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat smoker to 225°F (107°C) and add hickory or oak wood chips/chunks for smoke.
  6. Place brisket fat side up on the smoker and insert a probe thermometer into the thickest part.
  7. Smoke at 225°F until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 6-7 hours.
  8. Wrap the brisket tightly in butcher paper or aluminum foil and return to smoker.
  9. Continue smoking until internal temperature reaches 203°F (95°C), about 2-3 more hours.
  10. Remove brisket from smoker and let rest wrapped for at least 1 hour, ideally 2 hours.
  11. Slice brisket thinly against the grain and serve.

Notes

Use freshly ground dark roast coffee for best flavor and texture; avoid instant coffee. Maintain consistent smoker temperature around 225°F. Wrapping at 165°F helps avoid stall and keeps meat moist. Resting the brisket wrapped for at least 1 hour is crucial for juicy slices. Spritz with apple juice or cider vinegar during smoking to add moisture and enhance bark. Adjust smoker vents if bark darkens too quickly.

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