Smoked Brisket in Masterbuilt Electric Smoker 

one of my favorite MES brisket videos. A + for passion, Texas, Church, beer, video presentation, technique and desire to inspire!! 👍😎👍

I am a total novice when it comes to smoking meat. I just got my new portable electric smoker. Your instructions are so easy to follow that I feel confident that I can do a brisket now. Thank you for your videos. You are a great teacher.

It's always good to see how folks cook a brisket in different parts of the US. I cringed a couple times, but then I thought, that's really not a bad idea. Different than how we do it here in Texas, but not a bad idea. I'm sure you would feel the same way if I posted a video on how to smoke pork lol. Good job sir. Couple hints though, with brisket, you don't need any special rubs. Salt and pepper will do it. Injections are your friend...use beef broth and you'll be blown away. And finally, wrap the brisket when you hit 150-155. I like aluminum foil, other folks swear by butcher paper... Thanks for the video.

within the first 5 seconds i knew that you were the person to teach me how to smoke brisket

I made this before, man was it a hit. I love the beer cracking to open the video to the church and hair combed to the side transition. Great recipe, very detailed and my guests thought I had made it before. They actually ate until stuffed and I still had some left.

Thank you for sharing your brisket smoking techniques. I'm a long time eater of anything smoked but have never smoked anything myself. I just purchased a Masterbuilt 30 inch electric smoker and plain to use your tips to smoke my first 5 lb. flat brisket tomorrow. Wish me luck! BTW, ignore the haters and keep sharing your tip.

Made this last night exactly the way you recommended. It turned out awesome on my new masterbuilt 40"! Thanks for these videos and I am looking forward to trying more of your recipes!

Awesome video! Just got a new Masterbuilt electric smoker and can't wait to try your techniques. Thanks for posting!

Probably the best how to prepare and cook a brisket video ever made. Thank you

been looking at alot of brisket smoking videos, but as soon as I saw you crack the beer at the start I knew I found the right one

Hey SCC!! I watched your video about 100 times before gathering up the courage to try this with my 30" Masterbuilt! I finally did it darn near exactly the way you did in this video; I used John Mclemore's rub and your technique and it turned out "Dad Gum Good"! It was my first brisket, 16 lbs., turned out to be the best brisket I've ever had in my entire life. All 20 of our guests thought it was great too! Thanks for a great video and for helping me restore my confidence in my smoking abilities!!

I love this video. I watch it every time I do a brisket so I get all the steps right. It's just a really good video. Good job!!!

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. For a beginner with the electric smoker this gave me great directions. I appreciate you cutting the brisket and showing how you stack and place in the smoker. Only used kosher salt and pepper for my seasoning with a mixture of hickory, pecan and post oak chips. Temperature was perfect. I don’t think I’ve ever had a better brisket. Yuummmm

Great video, I am doing my first brisket this weekend and will be using his tips! Thanks for the long video to take it from start to finish.

I used your method twice now, first on July 4th and then just this past weekend for a church cookout. The only things different from my briskets were my choice of dry rub and wood chips. I used a Jack Daniel's dry rub for beef. For the smoke, I used a blend of one part hickory, one part JD whiskey barrel, and one part fruit blend (apple/cherry/peach). The brisket was a huge hit both times with everyone commenting on how much they loved the flavor and tenderness, using words like "amazing". At the cookout this past weekend, one person said the brisket was so tender "you can eat it without teeth." People were getting seconds and sometimes 3rds. At the end of the cookout, there was no brisket left while there were still plenty of hamburger patties someone had to take home. I may be doing another one come Labor Day.

It did that to the brisket, I am getting one now, you convinced me!!

dude I literally teared up after the first slice of the " burned ends" (one of the best parts). I didn't cry cause I ain't no punk , but that brisket was beautiful and the foggy lenses reminded me of how they used to do Cybil back in the day. That made it look even more beautiful. I wanna do a Brisket this weekend wasn't sure about an electric smoker, but now, I'm sold. Thanx for doing this vid. new subscriber as of now.

just bought my husband an electric smoker and this will be his first time making a brisket. thanks for the video!!

Thanks for the advice. I smoked my first brisket and it turned out incredible! I appreciate it!

I'm smoking a brisket for the first time, this weekend. Your video has helped some of my anxiety disappear. I'm so pumped to try this out.

I just purchased the Masterbuild Electric Smoker (with Bluetooth). This video has me excited to cook my briskets this upcoming weekend. Ive never done it before. Thanks for sharing. I will post results.

man, your videos are so detailed and helpful. my new smoker shows up Monday. looking forward to putting your videos to work for me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and love of all things smoke!

Thanks for making this video. I smoked a 13 lb brisket this weekend for about 16 hrs at 225 with the point and flat separated using my Masterbuilt electric smoker and it came out great. Even wrapped them in foil and a blanket and put them in the Yedi for two more hours. Great stuff!

Awesome video man. Gonna try doing it in my new master built this week

I got this smoke hollow wood smoker. I gotta say for a tiny electric smoker it does the job extremely well. Doing a 15 lb brisket on it

Cooked my first brisket last weekend, followed your instructions to the T and had the best Brisket ever. Second one is in the smoker right now. If it turns out half as good, i'll be looking good thanks for the video. You rock Bud man!!!

Thank you for posting the video! It was very informative.

I have used this technique several times. Have my own seasoning and sauce, but the temps, times and resting suggestions are really good. Starting again tonight on another and wanted to say thank you for this video. It is a fantastic reference!

Thanks so much for the video it was awesome. You did a amazing job on that brisket man it looks so good. Thanks for the love BBQ Brother and God Bless you and Your family. Keep Smoking T&T BBQ !!!

just bought a masterbuilt and can only hope to do the magic you did. I am so hungry right now. Wish me luck!

Great vid. Loved how excited you got when you were close to eating!

Thanks for the video Joe! I ended up buying a Masterbuilt Electric Smoker after I saw it. Going to try out a brisket this week using your technique. Thanks again!

Dang! I want some of that!! Great job Joe!

Amazing how much it shrinks! Looks great! Buying a Masterbuilt this fall can't wait!

Real nice cook Joe. This will be a real good one for folks who cook with Masterbuilt. Great sweater BTW.

Awesome looking meat man! Getting my smoker Monday and I'm gonna try out some brisket! Thanks for this video, gonna follow all your steps. Can't wait to taste this!

Great Vid. I just bought one as well. I've been a kamado/charcoal guy for a long time but am starting to explore sausage making with lower temps. Can't wait to get started.

Cooked a brisket yesterday it was great using your receipt thanks for the video

i got a Masterbuilt recently now im going to use it. Thanks for showing me how.

Thank for sharing! I finalllly got brisket right following your directions 👌🏽

it came out great I did two one for the house and one for my college potluck, now every one wants me to do one for them, the sauce really made the difference thanks much

Researching masterbuilt I ended up here. Thanks for sharing!!! I can’t wait to try myself

fantastic video..thank you ..

gotta say man you did ya thing, I'm doing my first brisket and I'm following your way to the T, it's all about the seasoning for sure, gonna try ya sopping sauce for sure, everybody likes me to grill. just got a masterbuilt smoker for an early Christmas gift and trying it out thanks

Awesome job! Subscribed

my husband is going to try this! we have a masterbuilt and I think it's time to try a nice slow smoked brisket. thanks!

Hey Joe - that brisket looked soooooooo gooooood - I just wished I had some on a plate right now, LOL - Great job, right there on that Masterbuild!!

Big shout out to ya Joe, good looking brisket. I got me a Masterbuilt smoker a couple months ago and its amazing to use. Got a brisket flat cooking now with Tango Joes Midnight Espresso rub. Gonna be good !!

That sauce sounds really interesting. I'm going to have to give that a try the next time I do a brisket.

Awesome demonstration!

Great video!!! I am gonna try your cooking method this weekend! Thanks!!

Made this just like you said and it was Delicious!!! I received many compliments that it was the best brisket they ever had!!! Thanks!!!

It's videos like this that make me proud to American... beer, brisket, it doesn't get any better than that.. thank you

Good job man very informative I'm good and ready to try this myself tomorrow for the first time! Thanks!

Excellent video thank you. Trying my first 11.3 lb brisket tonight. Using this method.

Loved this video!

good video! I always trim the fat while the Brisket is super cold. As it warms up it starts to run from ye! Grill on!

We love that vest!

That Brisket looked amazing!!

5 seconds into the video and I already knew dude could cook!!!

Amazing looking brisket!!

Looks wonderful Joe. Nice job on that it must taste delicious.

Awesome brisket tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing. I just got a masterbuilt electric smoker and this was just what I was looking for. I'm going to be smoking a brisket this weekend. Your brisket looked amazing but I have heard you can't really get a smoke ring in an electric smoker.

Dude! Your the man with the beer!!!! Getting ready to do my first brisket.

I like the idea of putting a few charcoal briquets in the wood tray. Going to give that a try.

You know you smoked a brisket to perfection when you can't stop smiling.

Thanks so much for this video! My wife bought me a Masterbuilt 30 for my birthday and a hobby is slowly turning into an obsession. I live in KC, so BBQ is somewhat of a way of life up here. I cooked my first brisket after watching your video and it turned out perfect. Tomorrow I am going to try the faux burnt ends using a chuck roast, again, using your video. Please keep making them, as they are some of the most helpful I have found on RU-vid! God bless. Also, is the Dizzy Pig rub a local product in your area? Can you purchase it online? it sounds awesome!

I did the same thing with a huge 19# brisket a couple of weeks ago, i.e. separate the point and the flat. I'm saving the point for later to smoke and process the meat (not bbq's with sauce) to be used this winter in chili. Brisket makes a great chili.

That's how you start a video. Just got the same smoker for my wedding. Hopefully show ya soon Wisconsin can smoke too!

This is great. I would like this video 10 times if I could. Great job.

Texan Pro tip: place a brick or wood blocks/small log wrapped in foil under the center of the brisket so it drapes over it. This allows the juice to roll off instead of lingering for a better and crispier bark. It saves you space also, so no separation is needed. Great vid!

Nice video. get a real knife man!

You got me seriously stoked brother. That brisket looked AMAZING. Putting briquettes into your firebox is a great idea. I'm getting ready to smoke me up a few racks of baby backs on my Masterbuilt and I'm going to try that technique to get that charcoal flavor. Never tried a brisket but I sure am planning one now! Take care! Oh and one last thing- SUBSCRIBED!

Gonna have to do that this weekend for sure!

Great video!

Loved the video!! I got the Masterbuilt Electric Smoker two weeks ago and tried smoking a 15 lb Costco packer brisket for the first time this weekend. I followed your recipe and procedure closely, including separating the point from the flat and stacking them together so they would fit in the MES 30". I put the 39 degree brisket in the smoker at 6pm and by 10pm it was up to 137 degrees. The next morning it was only at 145 and was not climbing. After reading several blogs about "the stall", I resisted the urge to bump up the smoker temp -- I left it at 225. But, the internal brisket temp stayed at 145-147 all day!!! I didn't read anywhere about the stall lasting 12+ hours! So, at 6pm (24 hours of cooking), I pulled the brisket, applied the sauce, wrapped it in unlined butcher paper, and put it back in the smoker. I also closed the vent since I wasn't adding any more wood chips. Within an hour, the stall broke and the internal temp started to climb. By midnight it was 157, but climbing slowly. By morning (36 hours), it was only 167. By 6pm (48 hours of cooking), it was only 177. The smoker temp was steady at 225 the entire time. Fearing that I was making beef jerky, I finally pulled it out at an internal temp of 177. Surprisingly, it had not shrunk very much and was still fairly moist. The bark was softer than I like. The flat was just a tad dry, but no worse than what I get at at some BBQ joints. But, the point never got hot enough to melt all that intertwined fat. Any idea how it is possible to have a 12+ hour stall and for the internal temp to never reach >180 after 48 hours in a 225 degree smoker???

looks good!! nice vid

6000 views!!! The world loves brisket!!!!!

Oh my goodness I hope mine comes out as good as yours. My mouth is watering. Lol my first time using my masterbuilt smoker.

This dude is badass.... I have been following him for years.. he never disappoints....

Good tips Thanks

Thanks,I have a Masterbuilt 30" haven;t tried brisket. This will get me started. But man you need a sharp blade bad!

Wow looks so damn good. Great video

Wanted to add, i have a gas upright masterbuilt smoker. Much the same. A little tip if you thought it may be something for you. I build a 12" riser base to set mine on. It saves bending right down to add wood or check the fire box and inspecting , basting or spritzing your meat is alot nicer when your unit is up off there grown a bit. Even just that 12 inches i like. Just a thought. Great vids. That texan accent kills me. Hahaha.

Been putting a bit of charcoal in my electric smoker for a few years. Definitely adds to the flavor

thank you my boss cooked this just like you and it was great thanks for your help.. same way you did.. amazing

Would you smoke for fewer hours to get a medium meat. Thanks great video

ahhhh boy. If your wife catches you using the good monogram towels. woooooo

this is outstanding you have made bbqing so good at our australian house :) my family says thanks

I am looking forward to trying this recipe, i have been trying to perfect it for two years now. The issue i have is after only about 6 hours it has reached 195 degrees and was dry. the last one i did was better but i think i need to lower my heat down from 225. thanks for the video

wish I could post a picture of how it turned out!!! thank you!

what time did yall put the brisket on? and what time did you stop giving smoke and went to bed? Going to try it this sat night and just curious the time frame you have had for a good smoke. Thanks!

nice video ! gotta start on my smokintex , im new with smoking .. thanks !

IM hear because I have a 10lbs boston butt on my Masterbuilt Smoker right now. The smell is amazing. My ole belly is growling and IM not sure if it's your brisket or the soon to be pulled pork IM smelling causing this disturbance lol :) Excellent video buddy, Thumbs up!~John

Like his accent and nice technique

I've watched this video over and over. Did you put the point directly on top of the flat. And do you do fat cap up or down.... looks like you did it up. But great video

Good job on the brisket. Curious to why you put the two pieces on top of each other? It looked like you had extra rack space. I have the same smoker but quit using it as much because of the lack of smoke ring. Mine has the smaller chip tray in it and it's a pain keeping it fed.

This dude is the man.

That's a proper brisket Joe. Someone's giving me a masterbuilt so I'm just doing a bit of research... think it's the same model as that.

Great video very informative. 1st thing I'm from Chicago and I can't BBQ for shi.... just picked up my electric smoker. Going to try to smoke a 5lb Brisket. How long would you recommend cooking it for? Also would you recommend putting water in the pan? There's so many opinions out there.