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David's Mesquite Smoked Texas Brisket

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"My husband David gets raves for his South Texas Dilly Digs Brisket. Please read the whole recipe thoroughly before you start."
David's Mesquite Smoked Texas Brisket Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 15 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  4 Hrs 30 Min
READY IN  4 Hrs 40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 pounds beef brisket
  • 15 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 cup Greek-style seasoning

What to Drink?
Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Orange Cruiser

DIRECTIONS

  1. Make deep cuts into the brisket with a paring knife. Place cloves all the way into the cuts. Liberally sprinkle brisket with Greek seasoning.
  2. Place mesquite wood over gray/hot charcoals.
  3. Put brisket fat side down on the grill. Smoke for 2 hours and do not turn the meat.
  4. Take the meat out and wrap tightly 2 times in extra heavy aluminum foil. Put in the oven for 2 hours on a cookie sheet at 250 degrees F.
  5. Remove from oven and let sit (still wrapped in foil) 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving to let the meat "firm up" and the juice to be absorbed.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 6, 2005 by KIKI810 
Being a Texan myself, I am very picky about my BBQ, especially brisket. In fact, although I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by TWOCATSANDACOW 
Are there 10 stars? This is one recipe that rates a "10" !! The only change I made was using... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by LISAKP71 
This is definitely a recipe for garlic lovers! I love garlic, and I thought it was just on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 26, 2006 by OKIECOOK1 
I have made this many times and it is always wonderful. I use a gas grill with wood chips and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by cupkate 
AWESOME!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 11, 2006 by Gina 
followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. All the garlic is scary, but it was not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 29, 2004 by LYNELLE1 
This was easy to prepare,and got rave reviews from my family. I will keep this receipe in my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 22, 2008 by Heather B 
I baked this in the oven on 275 for 45 minutes a pound. It turned out wonderful! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on may 10, 2008 by funfastfish 
Two hours in a smoker does not give enough smoke flavor - I followed the recipe but I still... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.47 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 3, 2006 by CATHERINEMCCREIGHT 
Excellent recipe. Don't change a thing. MORE

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Nutritional Information
David's Mesquite Smoked Texas Brisket

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 717

  • Total Fat: 60.3g
  • Cholesterol: 166mg
  • Sodium: 498mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 38.7g

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