Slow-Smoked Beef Brisket with Maple Bourbon Glaze

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Tender smoked beef brisket infused with a smoky rub and finished with a sweet maple bourbon glaze for a perfect balance of flavors. 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 550 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: 20 min Cook: 360 min Serves 8 American cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mix 2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, and 2 tbsp brown sugar in a bowl to create a dry rub. Rub evenly all over 4 lbs beef brisket, pressing it into the meat.
  2. Step 2: Preheat smoker to 225°F and place the brisket fat side up on the rack. Smoke for about 6 hours until the internal temperature reaches 195°F, spritzing with 1 cup water every hour to keep moist.
  3. Step 3: While smoking, combine 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup bourbon, and 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Remove brisket from smoker and brush generously with the maple bourbon glaze. Wrap in foil and let rest for 30 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain for serving.

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