Kansas City-Style Smoked Brisket with Coffee Rub

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Tender smoked brisket rubbed with a bold coffee and spice blend, paying homage to Kansas City's famed BBQ tradition. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 615 minutes, pairs beef brisket, coarse 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 8, 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: 15 min Cook: 600 min Serves 8 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp coarse kosher salt, 2 tbsp black pepper, 2 tbsp ground coffee, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp smoked paprika to make the rub.
  2. Step 2: Pat 5 lbs beef brisket dry and coat all sides evenly with the coffee rub, pressing it into the meat. Let rest uncovered in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Step 3: Preheat your smoker to 225°F and add 2 cups hickory or oak wood chips for smoke.
  4. Step 4: Place the brisket fat side up on the smoker grate and smoke for approximately 8-10 hours, maintaining 225°F, until internal temperature reaches 195°F and the meat is tender.
  5. Step 5: Remove the brisket from the smoker and wrap it tightly in butcher paper or foil. Let rest for 1 hour before slicing thinly against the grain.
  6. Step 6: Serve with Kansas City style BBQ sauce and your favorite sides like baked beans or coleslaw.

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