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Charcuterie/Cheese, Comfort Food


One 3- to 5-pound brisket

Brine:
1 gallon water
6 ounces kosher salt
2 ounces Prague powder
2 ounces powdered dextrose
2.5 ounces plus 4 tablespoons pickling spices, divided
Rye bread, for serving
Mustard, for serving

Special equipment: smoker, maple wood chips

Place 1 brisket fat down in a pan. Completely submerge the brisket with the brine.

Brine 2 days in the refrigerator.

Remove the meat from the brine and rub the meat with 4 tablespoons pickling spices.

Place the meat in a smoker for 2 hours with maple wood chips.

Remove from the smoker and place in a pan with 2 cups of water. Wrap with aluminum foil. Place in the oven for 3 hours at 250 degrees F.

Remove from the oven, slice, and enjoy with rye bread and mustard.

Unrated