Grilled Texas-Style Smoked Brisket with Smoky Chipotle BBQ Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-14 · Updated 2026-05-14

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Tender smoked brisket infused with deep smoky flavors, served with a bold chipotle barbecue sauce that captures Texas culinary soul. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 500 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 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: 480 min Serves 6 American cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef brisket
2 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
2 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
1/2 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat smoker or grill to 225°F. In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder. Rub this spice mix evenly over all sides of the 3 lbs beef brisket.
Step 2: Place brisket on the smoker or grill grate fat side up. Smoke for approximately 6-8 hours until internal temperature reaches 195°F and the meat is tender with a smoky bark.
Step 3: While brisket smokes, prepare the chipotle BBQ sauce by blending 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 cup water until smooth. Pour into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes until thickened and aromatic.
Step 4: Once brisket is done, let it rest for 20 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin pieces. Serve with warm chipotle BBQ sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.