Smoked Corned Beef Brisket

This smoked corned beef brisket is seasoned with a dry rub of coriander, mustard seed, fennel, and paprika that enhances the flavor of the tender meat.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 hr
• Total Time: 5 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 228 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Soak wood chips in water for at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Remove brisket from the smoker and let rest for 40 minutes. Slice corned beef against the grain.

Step 3

Combine coriander, fennel seeds, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and mustard seed in a small bowl until spice mixture is well combined.

Step 4

Place brisket in a glass baking dish and rub spice mixture all over meat. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.

Step 5

Preheat a smoker to 240 degrees F (116 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Maintain temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 6

Drain wood chips and place on coals. Place a water pan on the smoker and add water to the depth of the fill line. Unwrap brisket and place on the lower cooking grate; cover with the smoker lid.

Step 7

Cook in the preheated smoker for 2 hours. Pull brisket from the smoker and wrap tightly in foil. Return to the smoker until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of brisket reads at least 190 to 200 degrees F (88 to 93 degrees C), about 3 hours.