Grilled Texas-Style Smoked Brisket with Spicy Chipotle BBQ Sauce

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

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Juicy smoked brisket grilled and glazed with a smoky chipotle BBQ sauce that captures the essence of Texas flavors. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 340 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 550 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: 40 min Cook: 300 min Serves 6 American cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef brisket
2 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic 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

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp garlic powder in a small bowl. Rub this dry spice mix evenly over the entire 3 lbs beef brisket, pressing into the meat. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Preheat your grill to medium-low heat (around 225°F). Place the brisket fat side up on the grill grates, close the lid, and smoke for 4-5 hours, maintaining temperature and adding wood chips as needed for smoke.
Step 3: While the brisket smokes, blend 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tbsp olive oil in a blender until smooth to make the chipotle BBQ sauce.
Step 4: During the last 30 minutes of smoking, brush the chipotle BBQ sauce generously over the brisket every 10 minutes to build a sticky glaze.
Step 5: Remove the brisket from the grill and let it rest covered in foil for 20 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.