Rye and Coffee Brisket

Barbecue is a staple of Texas Cuisine and the king of the cuisine is Brisket! It is how a judge the quality of a BBQ joint, it is the cut of meat we all want to master, some have, and some of us are still trying. We fall in the latter, but through years of attempts, we have a method we like and can build on. Introducing my Rye and Coffee Brisket. Give it a try and let us know what you think.

Our recipe fits into the Central Texas style of BBQ that focuses on the rub but we do use a mop sauce while cooking. The quality of brisket is paramount if you want your neighbor’s jaw to drop in jealousy. Find a local butchers shop that specializes in high-quality meats, in Austin we use Salt and Time.

Rye and coffee brisket.

Ingredients.

1 Whole Packer Brisket (14–18 lbs)

Rub Ingredients Mop Sauce Ingredients

Making the rub.

Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix.

Making the mop sauce.

Combine all the ingredients into a blender and mix until all the sugar dissolves.

Time to cook the rye and coffee brisket.

Trim the excess fat off the top of the brisket and down to ¼" inch on the bottom. Coat the brisket with a heavy coating of the rub mixture. Let it set in the refrigerator overnight (24 hours is best).

When you are ready to cook heat the smoker to 250 degrees.

Place the brisket on the grate fat side up and gently apply the mop sauce every hour. If you have a spray bottle that works best.

Once the brisket gets to an internal temp of 170, wrap the brisket in butcher paper or foil with the fat side down (we prefer butcher paper). Pour a bit of the mop in the packet. Try to pour it on the outside of the brisket and not over the top.

Place the brisket back on the smoker, fat side down until it gets to 205 degrees.

Remove it from the smoker, place it in a cooler, and let it rest for at least 40 minutes.

Ready to serve.

The brisket will be piping hot so use proper gloves the handle. First, you want to separate the Point from the Flat. This article will walk you through the steps. It is showcasing it on an uncooked brisket but the principals still apply. Second, cut against the grain in 1/4" slices. Serve, enjoy, and accept the compliments.

Originally published at https://www.whiskeyjake.com on August 17, 2020.