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Flavorful Smoked Brisket Flat Recipe with Easy Coffee-Chili Dry Rub

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This smoked brisket flat features a bold coffee-chili dry rub that creates a tender, flavorful, and smoky barbecue experience. Perfect for casual cookouts and backyard gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 5 pounds beef brisket flat cut, trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 tablespoons finely ground coffee (dark roast)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder (smoked chili powder preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly cracked)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Wood chips or chunks (oak or hickory recommended)
  • Optional: splash of apple cider vinegar or beef broth for spritzing

Instructions

  1. Trim the brisket flat, removing large chunks of hard fat but leaving about ¼ inch of fat for moisture (10–15 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine coffee, chili powder, brown sugar, smoked paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. Generously coat the entire surface with the dry rub, pressing it gently into the meat. Let sit at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes.
  4. Preheat smoker or grill to 225–250°F. Add wood chips or chunks for smoke flavor, ensuring smoke is thin and blue.
  5. Place brisket fat side up on smoker grates. Smoke for 3 to 4 hours, maintaining temperature. Every hour, check internal temperature and spritz with apple cider vinegar or beef broth to keep moist.
  6. When internal temperature reaches about 160°F and bark is well-formed, wrap brisket tightly in aluminum foil or butcher paper.
  7. Return wrapped brisket to smoker and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 195–205°F, about 2 to 3 more hours.
  8. Remove brisket from smoker and let rest, wrapped, for at least 1 hour to redistribute juices.
  9. Slice brisket thinly against the grain and serve.

Notes

Maintain a steady smoker temperature between 225–250°F for best results. Use medium-fine ground coffee to avoid bitterness. Spritz brisket hourly to keep moist. Resting the brisket after smoking is crucial to keep it juicy and tender. Wrap only after bark forms to preserve crust texture.

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