In-House Smoked Prime Beef Brisket with Bacon-Maple Glaze

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Prime beef brisket slow-smoked and glazed with a rich bacon-maple sauce, offering a perfect balance of smoky, savory, and sweet notes. This american-inspired bbq & smoked ready in about 1320 minutes pairs prime beef brisket, kosher salt, coarse black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 10, 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: 720 min Cook: 600 min Serves 10 American cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mix 2 tbsp kosher salt, 2 tbsp coarse black pepper, 2 tsp garlic powder, and 2 tsp onion powder in a bowl. Rub this seasoning mix evenly over 5 lbs prime beef brisket. Let rest uncovered in refrigerator overnight for 12 hours.
  2. Step 2: Preheat smoker to 225°F and add 3 cups applewood chips. Place brisket on smoker grate fat side up and smoke for 8-10 hours until internal temperature reaches 195°F and meat is tender.
  3. Step 3: While brisket smokes, cook 6 diced bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet with bacon drippings, add 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir and simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Stir crispy bacon back into the glaze mixture. Brush glaze generously on brisket during the last 30 minutes of smoking, repeating every 10 minutes to build a shiny, flavorful crust.
  6. Step 6: Remove brisket from smoker, let rest for 30 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve with remaining bacon-maple glaze.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does In-House Smoked Prime Beef Brisket with Bacon-Maple Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 1320 minutes (720 min prep + 600 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 In-House Smoked Prime Beef Brisket with Bacon-Maple Glaze?

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 In-House Smoked Prime Beef Brisket with Bacon-Maple Glaze?

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 In-House Smoked Prime Beef Brisket with Bacon-Maple Glaze for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 10 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 10). 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 In-House Smoked Prime Beef Brisket with Bacon-Maple Glaze?

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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