Springfield-Inspired Smoked Beef Brisket with Missouri Mustard Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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Tender smoked beef brisket is paired with a tangy mustard sauce that reflects the bold flavors popular in the Springfield regional barbecue tradition. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 380 minutes, pairs beef brisket, trimmed, kosher salt, black pepper, freshly ground for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 510 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 510 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 lbs beef brisket, trimmed
2 tbsp kosher salt
2 tbsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
1 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp kosher salt, 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, and 1 tbsp garlic powder. Rub this spice mix evenly over all sides of the 4 lb trimmed beef brisket.
Step 2: Preheat your smoker to 225°F and place the brisket fat-side up on the rack. Smoke the brisket for approximately 1.5 hours per pound, about 6 hours total, until the internal temperature reaches 195°F and the meat is tender.
Step 3: While the brisket smokes, prepare the mustard sauce by whisking together 1/2 cup yellow mustard, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp hot sauce (optional), and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
Step 4: Remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest for 30 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
Step 5: Serve the sliced brisket drizzled with warm Missouri mustard sauce alongside your favorite sides for a regional barbecue experience.