BBQ brisket is the crown jewel of American barbecue. Texas-style smoked brisket features a dark, peppery bark, pink smoke ring, and fall-apart tender meat. Sous vide guarantees perfect tenderness, then finish with smoke for authentic BBQ flavor.
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Texas-style smoked brisket with bark and smoke ring - the king of American BBQ.
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BBQ brisket is the crown jewel of American barbecue. Texas-style smoked brisket features a dark, peppery bark, pink smoke ring, and fall-apart tender meat. Sous vide guarantees perfect tenderness, then finish with smoke for authentic BBQ flavor.
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155°–165°F
Incredibly tender, fall-apart brisket with smoky bark and perfect smoke ring. The meat pulls apart with a fork and melts in your mouth. This is competition-level Texas BBQ.
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Temps & times
| Doneness | Temperature | Time | Max Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall-Apart Tender | 155°–165°F | 24–48 h | 72 h |
Long cooking breaks down collagen for fork-tender brisket.
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