Recipe

A perfectly low-and-slow smoked beef brisket—with a dark, flavorful "bark" on the outside and tender, juicy, fall-apart meat inside—is the ultimate masterpiece of American barbecue. It all begins with a well-balanced dry rub. Your Geedel manual food chopper can grind spices and brown sugar into an ultra-fine, uniform powder, ensuring every inch of the meat is perfectly coated with flavor.

Ingredients:

1 whole beef brisket (about 4–5 kg)  

For the dry rub:

½ cup coarse salt  

½ cup black pepper  

¼ cup brown sugar  

2 tablespoons smoked paprika  

1 tablespoon garlic powder  

1 tablespoon onion powder  

For the spritz (optional):

1:1 mix of apple cider vinegar and water  

For barbecue sauce (optional, for serving):

Refer to Recipe 67  

Instructions:

1. Make the ultimate dry rub:  

   Place all dry rub ingredients in the container of your Geedel vegetable chopper (with the chopping blade installed).  

   Close the lid tightly and turn the handle continuously until the brown sugar is completely broken down and all spices are blended into a uniform, fine powder. This ensures consistent flavor and optimal adhesion.

2. Prepare and slow-smoke:  

   Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about 1 cm thickness. Generously and evenly apply the dry rub to all sides of the meat, pressing gently to adhere.  

   Smoke in a smoker or bake in an oven at the lowest temperature setting (about 110°C) for 8–12 hours, until the internal temperature reaches about 93°C and a probe inserts like a hot knife through butter. Optionally spritz every few hours to maintain moisture.

3. Rest and slice:

   Wrap the smoked brisket tightly in a double layer of aluminum foil. Place it in an insulated cooler or turned-off oven to rest for at least 2 hours. This allows the juices to redistribute, making the meat even more tender.  

   Slice the brisket thinly against the grain.

4. Serve:  

   Enjoy the brisket on its own or serve with white bread, pickled onions, and barbecue sauce.

Summary:

This barbecue masterpiece is a tribute to patience and craftsmanship. The Geedel manual food chopper sets a professional standard right from the start—creating an ultra-fine dry rub that forms a more even, deeply flavorful "bark." It’s a powerful tool for home kitchens aiming to tackle top-tier low-and-smoke creations.