Smoked Brisket - 2022 Eclipse Syrah Wine Pairing
Gather your loved ones and indulge in this incredible smoked brisket alongside our Eclipse Syrah. Follow the recipe below to create a delightful and easy meal that everyone will enjoy!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours
Yield: 36 Servings
Ingredients:
1 fresh whole beef brisket (12 - 14 pounds)
3 tablespoons yellow mustard or olive oil
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper
2 teaspoons onion powder, optional
Instructions:
Place the brisket on a cutting board, fat side down. Trim the silver skin and fat from the top of the brisket.
Turn the Brisket over and trim 1/4 in. thickness. Brush mustard over both sides of the beef.
Combine salt, pepper, and if desired onion powder; rub over both sides of beef.
Let stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
Preheat the smoker to 225°. Add wood chips or pellets to the smoker according to the manufacturer’s directions. Place brisket in smoker fat side up with point facing toward the heat source. Smoke until a thermometer inserted in beef reads 165° and a dark bark has formed, about 8 hours.
Wrap brisket securely in unwaxed butcher paper; smoke until a thermometer inserted in beef reads 202° and the meat is very tender, 4-5 more hours.
Let wrapped beef stand at room temperature for 1 hour before slicing; cut diagonally across the grain into thin slices.
Uncork a bottle of our 2022 Eclipse Syrah and enjoy!
