Texas-style smoked brisket

Texas-style smoked brisket recipe videos

Texas-style smoked brisket is a barbecue staple where a whole beef brisket is slow-smoked over wood for many hours until incredibly tender. The traditional preparation is minimalist, relying on a simple salt-and-black-pepper rub to let the quality of the beef and the smoke flavor shine. This iconic dish is a cornerstone of Texas barbecue culture.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates, making it a significant source of calories, iron, and B vitamins like B12. A typical serving can range widely from 400 to over 800 calories depending on the cut and amount of rendered fat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	0 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	450 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Zinc	5.5 mg
Potassium	300 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Selenium	20 mcg
Cholesterol	85 mg

Per 3 oz (85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a point of immense pride and regional identity in Texas, with specific wood types (like post oak) and cooking methods being fiercely debated. The 'low and slow' cooking process is a transformative culinary technique that turns a tough, inexpensive cut of meat into a prized delicacy.