Bourbon Barrel Brisket

Enjoy classic, smoky flavor Kentucky-style with Kingsford™ bourbon-inspired fuels and a splash of your favorite bourbon whiskey in the mix.

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Cooking for 16 people

Ingredients

  • 1

    (10-12-pound) whole beef brisket

  • 3 tbsp.

    beef base (soup bullion paste)

  • 2 tbsp.

    yellow mustard

Dry rub

  • 2 tbsp.

    kosher salt

  • 2 tbsp.

    coarse ground black pepper

  • 1 tbsp.

    garlic powder

  • 2 tsp.

    onion powder

  • 2 tsp.

    chili powder

Additional ingredients

  • 1/2 cup

    Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/4 cup

    bourbon

  • 1/4 cup

    molasses

Supplies

  • spray bottle

1Food Prep

First, in a small bowl, combine the beef base and mustard to form a paste. Then, rub
the entire brisket with the beef paste.

Next, combine the dry rub ingredients in a small bowl, and coat the brisket evenly with
the dry rub.

Finally, combine the bourbon, molasses and Worcestershire sauce in a plastic spray
bottle, and set aside.

2Grill Prep

3The Cook

    • When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.

    • Put the brisket over indirect heat, away from the fire, close the lid, and cook for 2 hours.

    • Then, mist the brisket with the liquid in the spray bottle.

    • Continue cooking the brisket, misting the meat every hour for about another 6 hours, until the thickest part of the brisket reaches an internal temperature of 195–200°F on a digital meat thermometer.

    • Transfer the brisket to a cutting board and cover it with aluminum foil. Let the brisket rest for 15–20 minutes.

    • Slice the brisket across the grain, serve and enjoy.

  • Recipes containing alcohol are intended for those 21 years of age and older only. Please drink responsibly.

  • For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

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