Brown Sugar Brisket Rub Recipe For Smoking
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This Smoked Brisket Rub Recipe with Brown Sugar is the perfect way to make a delicious brisket. I love a good smoked brisket and was excited to see the old lady had picked up a good deal on one at Costco. What better way to break in a new smoker to the world of barbecue than with a sweet brisket rub?
I had been eyeing the Pit Boss Pro Series at Lowe’s for quite a while. Not sure how that Sunday, but the old lady agreed it was time for a new grill as our gas grill was getting up there in age. I was excited to venture into the Pellet smoker realm!!
Brown Sugar brisket rub ingredients:
- Beef Brisket
- Brown Sugar
- Chili Powder
- Smoked Paprika
- Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
*You can make a large batch and store in mason jars as well.*
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Alternate Rub Seasoning Ingredients
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Dry Mustard
- Thyme
- Sea Salt
- Oregano
- Coarse Salt
Where To Buy A Beef Brisket:
- Costco
- Local Butcher
- Grocery Store
- Snake River Farms
How To Make Brown Sugar Brisket Rub:
In a small bowl, start to layer your seasonings.
Mix the seasonings well with a fork or a small whisk or fork. This brisket rub with brown sugar will add so much flavor to the brisket.
How to Season A Brisket
At least a day before you are ready to smoke your beef brisket, trim the fat off of your Brisket. I bought my brisket at Costco, but you can also order one from Snake River Farms and have it shipped right to your door.
Rub the seasoning mix all over the brisket, then wrap it in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container.
Refrigerate the rubbed brisket overnight.
I put my brisket in a large Rubbermaid Container, but a roasting pan would also work well. You will want to have it be an air tight container.
Remove your brisket a couple of hours before smoking to allow the meat to come to room temperature.
How To Smoke A Brisket On A Pellet Smoker:
Get your smoker ready to go, and once it’s rolling, smoke in the smoker, then set your meat in the smoker.
Now I made this Brisket in the Pit Boss Pro Series at Lowes. If you don’t have Lowes, Walmart and Amazon carry other Pit Boss options or Pit Boss websites themselves.
Preheat your smoker to 225°F using your preferred wood. I used Apple Pellets to smoke my meat, but you could use any flavor.
When your smoker is at the desired temperature and smoking, place your meat directly on the grates.
Money and time-saving tips from the old lady. If you order pellets online from Walmart and spend $35, they will drop them off at your door for free!! Their everyday price on pit boss pellets is amazing, plus the expert grill brand has a great price. (see them ->here)
Optional: You can baste with Apple Cider Vinegar and Apple Juice to help keep the meat moist while cooking.
Once I got my settings figured out, I set the Pit Boss to 200 with P7. This will automatically regulate the temperature to fluctuate between approximately 185°F and 215°F. Make sure your hopper is complete before setting it and walking away.
I recommend a low and slow smoke for 6 to 8 hours. Since I had issues with it getting too hot, I ended up being about a 3-hour smoke.
Now, I love to sit and watch my smoker smoke, so I always have to remind myself the meat will smoke better without me peeking at it all the time.
I cooked my beef brisket to an internal temperature of 150 and was supposed to allow it to rest for about an hour. Now my family was starving, so we let it rest for 15 minutes and dug right in!
We paired this up with Loaded Mashed Potatoes similar to my Grilled Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes.
Even though I ended up with a shorter smoke time, I had a nice smoke ring on it.
What To Serve With Smoked Beef Brisket
Now, there is no wrong side to serve with Smoked Brisket! But potatoes will always be my favorite with smoked beef dishes or any beef dish! Be sure to check out my Smoked Side Dishes post -> here!
You can also pair it up with grilled side dishes as well! See my collection of recipes -> here!
Other Side Dishes: Air Fryer Bacon Asparagus, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes, Air Fryer Brussell Sprouts, Broccoli Slaw, Coleslaw
How To Store Leftover Smoked Brisket
Store in an air-tight container for up to three days in the fridge.
You can freeze smoked brisket in an air-tight container or sealed bag for up to three months.
Storing leftovers properly requires the right tools! My preferred storage method is if the leftovers can be sealed in a food saver. If not, then an air-tight container or Ziploc bag for the fridge is the way I go. The air-tight container and a freezer Ziploc bag are the next best bet for freezing the leftovers. I also use a food scale to measure portions and divide them into serving sizes.
I topped my brisket with some bbq sauce and some sesame seeds! So good!!
Do you smoke brisket? What are your go-to smoked meats to make?
Pit Boss Brisket Rub Recipes
Injections and rubs are the perfect way to season a brisket for smoking. I have tried several over the years, and they have all turned out fantastic. I couldn’t pick just one pit boss brisket rub recipe as my favorite.
- Homemade Brown Sugar Rub For Brisket
- Injection For Smoked Brisket
- Homemade Brisket Rub
- Jack And Coke Brisket
Leftover Brisket Recipes
I love to smoke meat and have leftovers for other meals. Smoked meat adds to the flavor of different dishes, and it’s one of my favorites to use in chilis. Be sure to check out my l leftover brisket recipes.
Smoked Brisket Rub With Brown Sugar Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 Pounds Beef Brisket
- 2/3 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/3 Cup Chili Powder
- 1/3 Cup Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 Cup Salt
- 2 Teaspoon Fresh Ground Back Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl start to layer in your seasonings and mix the seasonings well with a fork or a small whisk or fork.
- At least a day before you are ready to smoke your beef brisket trim the fat off of your Brisket.
- Rub the seasoning mix all over the brisket, then wrap it in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Remove your brisket a couple of hours before starting to smoke to allow the meat temperature to rise to room temperature.
- Get your smoker ready to go and once its rolling smoke in the smoker then set your meat in the smoker.
- When your smoker is at temp and smoking place your meat in your smoker. I used Apple Pellets to smoke my meat but you could use any flavor.
- I recommend a low and slow smoke for 6 to 8 hours since I had issues with it getting too hot I ended up being about a 3-hour smoke.
- I cooked my beef brisket to an internal temperature to 150 and allow it to rest for about an hour.
