Description
This Smoky Maple Bourbon Brisket is slow-cooked to perfection, infused with rich flavors of maple and bourbon, and served alongside creamy sweet potato mash. Perfect for gatherings and special occasions!
Ingredients
– 4 pounds beef brisket
– 1 cup maple syrup
– 1/2 cup bourbon
– 1/4 cup soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
– 1 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 tablespoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1/4 cup butter
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1.
2. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
3. In a bowl, mix together the maple syrup, bourbon, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
4. Rub the brisket with the seasoning mixture, ensuring it is well coated.
5. Place the brisket in the smoker and cook for about 6-8 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C).
6. Meanwhile, boil the sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
7. Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
8. Once the brisket is done, let it rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
9. Serve the sliced brisket with a generous side of sweet potato mash.
10.
Notes
For extra smokiness, consider adding wood chips to your smoker.
You can also let the brisket marinate overnight in the seasoning mixture for enhanced flavor.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of brisket with 1/2 cup sweet potato mash
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: brisket, smoked, bourbon, maple, sweet potato