Today is a first for me, after much talk about this hot and fast brisket method, I felt we needed to give it a try. So let’s enjoy this brisket journey together, who knows, we might save ourselves some time along the way.
Yield: Serves 8-10 people
Prep time: 35 Minutes (trim, season, store)
Cook time: 4 – 4.5 Hours
Print Recipe: Hot and Fast Brisket – Weber Kettle
Ingredients
Measure Ingredient Prep Notes
8 lb Brisket, Flat Prime
1/4 Cup Oil, Canola/Olive Blend
¼ Cup Rub-A-Dub Seasoning or to taste
¼ Cup Island Boys Coffee Rub or to taste
2 Cup Beef Stock or to taste
Brisket Prep Directions:
- Remove brisket from package and pat dry with paper towels (if there is excessive juices)
- Trim silver skin on top and bottom of brisket and remove completely
- Trim fat around the edges to between ¼” to 1/8”
- Trim any grey or discolored meat (due to oxidation) from around the edges
- Place brisket in a large disposable aluminum pan, pay attention to the way the grain is, and make a cut against the grain, at the edge to give you a reference point for post-cook slicing
- Lightly coat with Canolive Oil
- Season both sides with a generous dusting of Rub-A-Dub and Island Boys Coffee Rub
- Let rest on the counter for 30 minutes (while the grill heats up) to help draw in some of the rub flavors
Brisket Cooking Directions:
- Heat your Weber Kettle to 350˚ and setup charcoal baskets for indirect cooking
- Turn cooking grate upside to allow access doors to stay open and make charcoal pouring easier
- Add drip pan and load with 2-3 cups of water to help add moisture to the kettle
- Adjust smoke to the desired level, adding in some dry wood chunks to get more smoke
- Place the brisket FAT SIDE UP on the center of the grill grate
- Load your probe – using the Weber connect app, set the temp probe alert to 165˚
- Load probe into the thickest part of the brisket flat
- Cook/Smoke at 350˚ until the brisket reaches an internal temp of 165˚
- Spray with Brisket spray at the first-hour mark, then every 30 minutes after that until the brisket reaches 165˚ internal temp
- When the brisket reaches 165˚ double wrap in foil. Add to the foil 1 – 1.5 cups of beef stock
- Return to the grill
- Adjust the Weber connect probe alert for 205˚
- Continue to cook for an additional 1-2 hours
- Or, Until brisket reaches a temp of 205˚ internal
- Once brisket has reached temp, place wrapped brisket into a small cooler and let rest for 1 Hour
- Remove brisket from the cooler, after resting – be sure to clean the cooler well and properly sanitize
- Slice brisket against the grain, sauce on the side, and enjoy
Shopping List:
Weber Performer Kettle Ace SKU – 8406704
Lump Charcoal Available at your local Ace Hardware
Chimney Starter Ace SKU – 8211369
Rub-A-Dub Seasoning Ace SKU – 8562050
Island Boys Coffee Rub Ace SKU – 8059876
Weber Connect Ace SKU – 8029955
Wood Chunks Available at your Local Ace Hardware
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions before using any product.
For more helpful tips and advice, visit a neighborhood Ace or visit us online at acehardware.com