The Ultimate Smoked Corned Beef Brisket Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1.5 tablespoons fennel seeds
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1.5 teaspoons mustard seed
• 1 (4 pound) corned beef brisket
• cherry wood chips

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix together coriander, fennel seeds, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and mustard seed until the spices are thoroughly combined.
2. Put the brisket in a glass baking dish and generously rub the spice mixture all over the meat. Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days to allow the flavors to penetrate.
3. Soak your choice of wood chips in water for at least 1 hour to ensure they produce flavorful smoke.
4. Preheat your smoker to 240 degrees F (116 degrees C) following the manufacturer's guidelines. Allow the temperature to stabilize for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Drain the soaked wood chips and place them on the coals. Add a water pan to the smoker and fill it to the designated fill line. Unwrap the brisket and place it on the lower cooking grate, then close the smoker lid.
6. Smoke the brisket in the preheated smoker for 2 hours. Remove it and wrap it tightly in foil. Return the wrapped brisket to the smoker and continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers between 190 to 200 degrees F (88 to 93 degrees C), approximately 3 hours.
7. Take the brisket out of the smoker and let it rest for 40 minutes. Slice the corned beef against the grain to maximize tenderness and flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 228 kcal
• Fat Content: 16 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 923 mg
• Protein Content: 16 g
• Cholesterol Content: 80 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 5 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g