House-Smoked Prime Beef Brisket with Heirloom Tomato Relish

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Tender, slow-smoked prime beef brisket paired with a vibrant heirloom tomato relish that highlights local farm-fresh flavors. This american-inspired bbq & smoked ready in about 405 minutes pairs prime 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.

Prep: 45 min Cook: 360 min Serves 6 American cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the brisket by rubbing 2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp smoked paprika evenly over the 3 lbs prime beef brisket. Let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Step 2: Preheat your smoker to 225°F using hickory or oak wood chips. Place the brisket fat-side up on the smoker rack and smoke for approximately 6 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F and the meat is tender.
  3. Step 3: While the brisket is smoking, combine 2 cups diced heirloom tomatoes, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp sea salt in a bowl. Stir gently and refrigerate to let the flavors meld.
  4. Step 4: Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest, covered loosely with foil, for 30 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  5. Step 5: Serve the sliced smoked brisket topped with 1/3 cup of the chilled heirloom tomato relish to add a fresh and tangy contrast to the smoky meat.

Frequently asked questions

How long does House-Smoked Prime Beef Brisket with Heirloom Tomato Relish take to make?

Total time is about 405 minutes (45 min prep + 360 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover House-Smoked Prime Beef Brisket with Heirloom Tomato Relish?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep prime beef brisket from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in House-Smoked Prime Beef Brisket with Heirloom Tomato Relish?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale House-Smoked Prime Beef Brisket with Heirloom Tomato Relish for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with House-Smoked Prime Beef Brisket with Heirloom Tomato Relish?

American bbq & smoked like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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