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Flavorful Smoked Brisket Flat Recipe with Easy Coffee-Chili Dry Rub

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This smoked brisket flat features a bold coffee-chili dry rub that creates a rich, smoky, and slightly bitter crust, delivering tender and juicy meat perfect for weeknight meals or weekend cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 5–6 pounds brisket flat, well-trimmed with some marbling
  • 2 tablespoons ground coffee (medium roast, freshly ground preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder (mild or spicy)
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim the brisket flat by removing large, hard fat caps, leaving about ¼ inch for moisture. Trim silver skin or excess connective tissue. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Mix the coffee-chili dry rub by combining ground coffee, chili powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir until even, about 5 minutes.
  3. Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. Generously coat the entire brisket flat with the dry rub, massaging it into the meat so it sticks well. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before smoking.
  4. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Soak wood chips for 30 minutes if using. Oak or hickory wood chips are preferred.
  5. Place the brisket fat side up on the smoker grate, away from direct heat. Smoke for about 4-5 hours until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. Remove the brisket and wrap tightly in butcher paper or aluminum foil to retain moisture. Return to the smoker and continue cooking until the internal temperature hits 200°F (93°C), about 2-3 more hours.
  7. After removing from the smoker, let the brisket rest wrapped for at least 45 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  8. Slice thinly against the grain and serve immediately.

Notes

If you don’t have a smoker, you can slow roast the brisket in the oven at 225°F (107°C) wrapped tightly for 6-8 hours. Use a reliable meat thermometer to monitor internal temperature. Wrapping the brisket after the stall phase helps retain moisture and speeds cooking. Resting the meat after smoking is crucial for juicy results. For reheating leftovers, wrap in foil with a splash of beef broth and warm in a 250°F oven to prevent drying out.

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