Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes brings deep smoke and rich garlic together for a hearty meal.
- introduction — Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
- why make this recipe — Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
- how to make Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
- Ingredients : — Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
- Directions : — Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
- how to serve Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
- how to store Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
- tips to make Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
- variation (if any) — Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
- FAQs — Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
introduction — Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes is slow-cooked for tender, flavorful meat and served with buttery potatoes.
Try a different beef comfort meal if you want another idea, like this apple cider braised beef with mushrooms and baby potatoes for a cozy dinner.
why make this recipe — Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes gives big, smoky flavor with simple steps.
It feeds a crowd and pairs well with simple side vegetables for a complete plate.
how to make Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes needs low heat and time for the best texture.
Follow the timing and keep the smoker steady for even smoke and tenderness. For a fast stir-fry alternative, see an easy beef broccoli mushroom stir fry with garlic ginger sauce.
Ingredients : — Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Hickory wood chips (for smoking)
- Garlic
- Butter
- Potatoes
- Honey
- Carrots
- Asparagus
- Cabbage
- Meat juices
- Salt
- Pepper
Directions : — Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- Season the brisket with salt and pepper.
- Smoke the brisket until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F, about 6-8 hours.
- Meanwhile, peel and chop the potatoes. Boil them until tender, then drain.
- In a pan, melt butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Toss the potatoes in the garlic butter and keep warm.
- For the honey glazed carrots, steam fresh carrots, then toss with honey and cook slightly until caramelized.
- Blanch the asparagus and cabbage until tender.
- Serve the smoked brisket with the garlic butter potatoes, honey glazed carrots, and fresh asparagus and cabbage, drizzling the meat juices over everything.
how to serve Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes is best sliced against the grain and served warm.
Plate the brisket with a scoop of garlic butter potatoes and vegetables, and spoon meat juices over the dish for extra flavor. See a hearty beef-and-potatoes pairing in this beef meatballs with onion mushroom gravy and mashed potatoes for serving ideas.
how to store Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
Cool leftovers quickly and store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
For longer storage, freeze brisket and potatoes separately for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
tips to make Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Keep smoker temp steady at 225°F for even cooking.
- Rest the brisket 20-30 minutes before slicing to keep juices inside.
- Warm the garlic butter before tossing with potatoes so they absorb flavor.
variation (if any) — Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
- Swap hickory for oak or mesquite for a different smoke note.
- Add rosemary or thyme to the garlic butter for herbs.
- Roast potatoes instead of boiling for a crisp finish.
FAQs — Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
Q: How long does smoking the brisket take?
A: Smoking usually takes about 6-8 hours at 225°F until the internal temperature reaches 195°F.
Q: Can I cook this in the oven instead of a smoker?
A: Yes. Smoke flavor will be missing, but cook at 250°F in a covered pan until internal temp is 195°F.
Q: What tool helps check the brisket?
A: Use a reliable instant-read thermometer to check internal temperature. Buy it here.
Q: Can I make the garlic butter potatoes ahead?
A: Yes. Make them and keep warm in a low oven, or reheat gently with extra butter to refresh texture.
Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket with Garlic Butter Potatoes
Ingredients
For the brisket
- 1 whole Beef brisket Choose a well-marbled brisket for best results.
- 2 cups Hickory wood chips For smoking.
- 2 tbsp Salt For seasoning.
- 1 tbsp Pepper For seasoning.
For the garlic butter potatoes
- 2 lbs Potatoes Peel and chop before boiling.
- 1/2 cup Butter Melted.
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the vegetables
- 4 medium Carrots Fresh, for glazing.
- 2 cups Asparagus Fresh, for blanching.
- 2 cups Cabbage Fresh, for blanching.
- 2 tbsp Honey For glazing the carrots.
- 1 cup Meat juices To drizzle over the finished dish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F.
- Season the brisket with salt and pepper.
- Smoke the brisket until it reaches an internal temperature of 195°F, about 6-8 hours.
- Meanwhile, peel and chop the potatoes. Boil them until tender, then drain.
Cooking
- In a pan, melt butter and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Toss the potatoes in the garlic butter and keep warm.
- For the honey glazed carrots, steam fresh carrots, then toss with honey and cook slightly until caramelized.
- Blanch the asparagus and cabbage until tender.
- Serve the smoked brisket with the garlic butter potatoes, honey glazed carrots, and fresh asparagus and cabbage, drizzling the meat juices over everything.
