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Flavorful Smoked Beef Brisket with Coffee BBQ Rub

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A smoky, tender beef brisket enhanced with a unique coffee BBQ rub that balances earthy bitterness with sweet and spicy notes. Perfect for weekend gatherings or a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 pounds beef brisket, preferably flat cut
  • Olive oil or mustard (to help the rub stick)
  • 2 tablespoons ground coffee (fresh, medium roast)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Wood chips or chunks (hickory or oak recommended)
  • Water or apple cider vinegar (for smoker’s water pan)

Instructions

  1. Trim the brisket by removing excess silver skin and hard fat, leaving about ¼ inch of fat cap for moisture (10-15 minutes).
  2. Lightly coat the brisket with olive oil or mustard to help the rub stick (5 minutes).
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground coffee, brown sugar, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir well to blend (5 minutes).
  4. Generously apply the rub all over the brisket, patting it in with your hands. Let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor.
  5. Preheat the smoker to maintain a steady 225°F (107°C). Add wood chips or chunks to create steady smoke.
  6. Place the brisket fat side up on the smoker grate. Insert a meat thermometer probe into the thickest part of the meat. Smoke for about 6-8 hours until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Wrap the brisket tightly in butcher paper or aluminum foil once it hits 165°F to push through the stall. Return to smoker and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 203°F (95°C), about 3-4 more hours.
  8. Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest, wrapped, for at least 1 hour to allow juices to redistribute.
  9. Slice against the grain into thin pieces and serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

Resting the brisket after smoking is crucial to retain juices. Maintain a steady smoker temperature around 225°F. Wrapping at the stall temperature (165°F) helps push through the stall and keeps meat moist. Use hickory or oak wood chips for classic BBQ flavor. Adjust rub ingredients to taste or dietary needs. The rub can be prepared ahead and stored for up to a month.

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