Smoked Beef Brisket With Sauerkraut And Dumplings Recipes

SMOKED BEEF BRISKET WITH SAUERKRAUT AND DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Rub the brisket with the Carolina BBQ Rub and let sit for 1 hour.
• Prepare smoker for a 2 hour smoke with cherry and maple woods.
• Smoke Brisket for 2 hours.
• Melt butter in a large pan and brown onion slices.
• Add brisket and sauerkraut.
• Cover with boiling water and put in the oven at a low temperature for 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
• To prepare dumplings, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
• Using a pastry blender or two knives cut in the butter.
• Quickly stir in enough milk to make a soft dough.
• On a floured surface, roll dough 1/2 inch thick.
• Cut into 12 squares.
• Put the squares on top of the simmering beef and kraut.
• Cover tightly and simmer 20 minutes without removing the cover.
• Serve immediately.

SMOKED BBQ BRISKET

Steps:

• Marinate brisket for 24 hours.
• Wipe extra marinade from brisket with paper towel.
• Rub spices into brisket, wrap in plastic wrap, and "marinate" for at least 6 hours.
• Smoke brisket at 200-225 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours per pound + 30 minutes, until the internal temperature is 190 degrees. For the last 2 1/2 hours, spray with red wine vinegar (optional) and seal the brisket in foil.
• Let rest 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.
• While resting, heat sauce ingredients over medium low heat.
• Serve with BBQ sauce.

SMOKED BEEF BRISKET

Steps:

• Place Marinade in a blender or food processor and blend till semi smooth. Rub on washed and dried brisket. Let marinade in a well sealed container overnight.
• Early morning remove the brisket from refrigerator and pat dry.
• Reserving the marinade to be mixed with the beer. Simmer to heat through for 20 minutes and butter mix inches Let rest till needed.
• Leave brisket at room temperature for 1 hour before putting in the smoker.
• Meanwhile fire up the smoker.
• Place fat side up in a foil pan on a rack, so smoke can get around it.
• Rotate, and mop with the spice/beer mixture every hour for the first 3 hours.
• Add hickory to smoker every 30 min (as required) to keep the heat at a constant temperature for the first 4 hours.
• After 3 hours wrap tightly with foil and continue cooking.
• Smoke at 200 - 225 degrees for 7 hours. About 1 hour to 1 1/4 hours per pound.
• When brisket has an internal temperature of 190 degrees F remove and let rest for 1 hour.
• cut away excess fat and discard. Slice beef across the grain.
• Enjoy with your BBQ sauce.
• Trim fat and slice 1/4 inch slices across the grain.
• Can be made the day before chill then slice for extra thin slices. The chilled brisket will slice easier.