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Flavorful Smoked Brisket with Coffee Dry Rub Easy Texas Style Recipe

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A Texas-style smoked brisket featuring a unique coffee dry rub that creates a perfect balance of smoky depth and earthy bitterness, resulting in tender, juicy meat with a flavorful crust.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 pounds whole packer brisket (includes both flat and point cuts)
  • 2 tablespoons coarse ground coffee (freshly ground preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons paprika (smoked paprika preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or coconut sugar as a substitute)
  • 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt (Diamond Crystal recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or yellow mustard (as a binder)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch of fat to keep it moist. Remove any silver skin or hard chunks. This takes about 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine coffee, paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir well.
  3. Lightly coat the brisket with olive oil or mustard to help the rub stick evenly.
  4. Generously massage the coffee dry rub all over the brisket, ensuring even coverage on both sides. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat smoker or grill to 225°F (107°C). Add wood chips or chunks such as oak, hickory, or mesquite.
  6. Place brisket fat side up on the smoker grate. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part. Smoke for about 6 hours, spritzing every hour with apple cider vinegar or water to keep moist.
  7. When internal temperature reaches about 160°F (71°C) and the brisket stalls, wrap tightly in pink butcher paper or foil.
  8. Return wrapped brisket to smoker and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 203°F (95°C), about 3-4 more hours.
  9. Let the brisket rest wrapped for at least 1 hour in a cooler or warm spot.
  10. Slice brisket against the grain into 1/4-inch thick pieces and serve.

Notes

Use a water pan inside the smoker to maintain humidity and prevent drying out. Wrapping the brisket at the stall phase is key to retain moisture. Rest the meat for at least 1 hour before slicing. For a crustier bark, unwrap the brisket for the last 30 minutes of smoking. Freshly ground coffee is preferred for better aroma and texture. The rub can be prepared in advance and stored airtight for up to a month.

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