Smoked Mini-brisket Recipe

Beef Brisket
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  • 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Prep: 30 mins,
  • Cook: 5 hrs
  • Yield: 6 servings
Ratings (8)

By Derrick Riches

Updated 02/01/18

I know, you're not supposed to smoke a trimmed brisket. However, the marinade in this recipe really helps to keep the brisket tender and moist. This is a great recipe for those who want a small brisket or those that can't find an untrimmed brisket.

What You'll Need

  • 4 pound/1.8 kg beef brisket (trimmed)
  • 1 cup/240 mL red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup/240 mL water
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 8 whole cloves
  • 1 tablespoon/15 mL parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon/5 mL celery seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon/2.5 mL basil

How to Make It

  1. Place brisket flat in a shallow pan.
  2. Combine other ingredients and pour over brisket.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours (turning occasionally).
  4. Remove from refrigerator and allow to reach room temperature.
  5. Prepare smoker.
  6. You will want to smoke for about 4-5 hours at 220-240 F/105-115 C.
  7. If you are using a water smoker you can put the remaining marinade in the water pan to add flavor.
  8. Place brisket on smoker and cook until the internal temperature reaches 180 F/80 C.
  1. Remove and slice across the grain.
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
Calories 735
Total Fat 35 g
Saturated Fat 14 g
Unsaturated Fat 15 g
Cholesterol 269 mg
Sodium 275 mg
Carbohydrates 11 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Protein 88 g
(The nutrition information on our recipes is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Individual results may vary.)