Yeah, I-Lived-in-Texas Smoked Brisket
Yeah, I-Lived-in-Texas Smoked Brisket layers a bold, pepper-forward bark over rich, buttery beef that turns tender during a long, low smoke. Sweet heat from brown sugar and cayenne balances deep chili and cumin notes, perfect for weekend cookouts or game-day platters. Serve sliced or chopped with simple sides to let the smoke and spice shine.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook13 hrs 30 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Yeah, I-Lived-in-Texas Smoked Brisket, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Soak the wood chips in a bowl of water for 8 hours to overnight.
- 3
Combine paprika, white sugar, cumin, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Rub the spice mixture over the entire brisket; refrigerate for 24 hours.
- 4
Preheat the smoker to between 220 degrees F (104 degrees C) and 230 degrees F (110 degrees C). Drain the wood chips and place them in the smoker.
- 5
Smoke the brisket in the preheated smoker until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 12 1/2 hours. Wrap the brisket tightly in butcher paper or heavy-duty aluminum foil and return it to the smoker.
- 6
Editor's Note:
- 7
Continue smoking the brisket until it reaches an internal temperature of 185 degrees F (85 degrees C), about 1 hour more. The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the spice rub ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.
- Calories 439.79 kcal High 22%
- Protein 58.86 g Good Source 118%
- Carbohydrate 16.13 g 6%
- Total Fat 19.7 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 12.94 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 153.74 mg High 51%
- Sodium 698.95 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 3.19 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 6.64 g --
- Added Sugars 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 60.88 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 16.64 mg Good Source 92%
- Potassium 203.81 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 5.31 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.3 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Yeah, I Lived in Texas Smoked Brisket is made with 12 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 13 hrs 45 mins and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Beef, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 439.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Yeah, I-Lived-in-Texas Smoked Brisket made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Yeah, I-Lived-in-Texas Smoked Brisket?
- About 13 hrs 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 13 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 439.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Yeah, I-Lived-in-Texas Smoked Brisket easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Yeah, I-Lived-in-Texas Smoked Brisket healthy?
- Yeah, I-Lived-in-Texas Smoked Brisket has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 439.79 calories and 58.86 g of protein, or 118% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 698.95 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.94 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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