Smoked Corned Beef Brisket

A homemade dry rub of coriander, mustard seed, fennel, and paprika really brings out the flavor in this smoked corned beef brisket.

• 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 ½ teaspoons mustard seed
• 1 tablespoon ground paprika
• 3 tablespoons ground coriander
• cherry wood chips
• 1 ½ tablespoons fennel seeds
• 1 (4 pound) corned beef brisket

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Soak wood chips in water for at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Combine coriander, fennel seeds, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and mustard seed in a small bowl.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Drain wood chips and place on coals. Place a water pan on the smoker and add water to the depth of the fill line. Place brisket on the lower cooking grate and cover with the smoker lid. Smoke for 2 hours.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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