Grilled Texas-Style Smoked Brisket with Spicy Barbecue Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

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Tender smoked brisket slices glazed with a spicy Texas-style barbecue sauce, perfect for an authentic Southern barbecue experience. This American-inspired barbecue 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 pounds beef brisket
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons black pepper, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika in a bowl to make a dry rub. Rub all over the 3 pounds beef brisket evenly.
Step 2: Preheat your smoker or grill to 225°F. Place the brisket fat side up in the smoker and smoke for about 6 hours or until internal temperature reaches 195°F, maintaining a steady temperature.
Step 3: While smoking, mix 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon honey in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until thickened and glossy, about 10 minutes.
Step 4: After the brisket reaches temperature, remove it and let it rest covered with foil for 30 minutes.
Step 5: Slice the brisket against the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices and brush generously with the spicy barbecue glaze. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.