Gluten-Free Smoked Brisket with Tangy Mustard BBQ Sauce

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Slow smoked brisket served with a bright, tangy mustard barbecue sauce and gluten-free sides for a hearty, satisfying meal. This American-inspired barbecue recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 615 minutes, pairs beef brisket, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 10, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 600 min Serves 10 American cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mix 2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp onion powder, then rub evenly over all sides of 5 lbs beef brisket. Let rest uncovered in the fridge for 4 hours.
  2. Step 2: Prepare your smoker to 225°F and add 3 large hickory or oak wood chunks for smoke.
  3. Step 3: Place the brisket fat side up on the smoker grate and smoke for 8-10 hours until internal temperature reaches 195°F, maintaining steady temperature.
  4. Step 4: While the brisket smokes, whisk together 1/2 cup yellow mustard, 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, and 1/2 cup gluten-free BBQ sauce in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Once done, wrap brisket in foil and let rest for 30 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve with the tangy mustard BBQ sauce on the side.

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