Grilled Texas-Style Smoked Brisket with Chipotle Barbecue Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

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Tender smoked brisket infused with smoky chipotle and a rich barbecue glaze, capturing the heart of Texas BBQ traditions. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 380 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 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 20 min Cook: 360 min Serves 6 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef brisket
2 tbsp kosher salt
2 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
2 peppers, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your smoker or grill to 225°F. Mix 2 tbsp kosher salt, 2 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp onion powder in a bowl. Rub this dry spice blend evenly over the entire 3 lbs beef brisket.
Step 2: Place the brisket fat side up on the smoker grate, maintaining 225°F, and smoke for about 6 hours until internal temp reaches 195°F and the meat is tender.
Step 3: While brisket smokes, stir together 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 2 minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in a saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick and fragrant.
Step 4: During the last 30 minutes of smoking, brush the brisket generously with the chipotle barbecue glaze and continue smoking to set the glaze.
Step 5: Remove brisket from smoker, let rest covered loosely with foil for 20 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve with extra chipotle glaze on the side.