Smoked brisket

Smoked brisket is a barbecue dish made from the beef brisket cut, which is slow-smoked over wood for many hours until tender. It is a cornerstone of Texas barbecue, where it's typically seasoned simply with salt and black pepper. The long cooking process transforms a tough cut of meat into a flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth delicacy.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Smoked brisket is a high-protein, high-fat dish with virtually no carbohydrates. It is a rich source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12. A typical 4-ounce serving contains roughly 300-400 calories, depending on the amount of rendered fat retained.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	36 g
Carbs	0 g
Fat	26 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	900 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Zinc	7 mg
Iron	3 mg
Niacin (B3)	9 mg
Vitamin B12	3 mcg
Selenium	35 mcg
Cholesterol	120 mg

Per 1 serving (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, smoked brisket is the centerpiece of Texas barbecue identity, with legendary joints and competitions defining regional pride. Nutritionally, the low-and-slow smoking process breaks down tough collagen into gelatin, making the meat more digestible while infusing it with antioxidant compounds from the wood smoke.