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Big Green Egg recipes

Mary
Learn my proven techniques for mastering Big Green Egg recipes and hosting the best backyard BBQs.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Barbecue, Grilling, Main Course
Cuisine American, BBQ
Servings 4 Serves
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Lbs beef brisket (or your choice of meat)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Tsp onion powder
  • ½ Tsp Cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • Wood chips for smoking

Instructions
 

  • Fill the firebox with lump charcoal and light it.
  • Add soaked wood chips for smoke flavor.
  • Preheat to 250°F (121°C) using the vent controls.
  • Rub the brisket with olive oil.
  • Mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
  • Coat the meat evenly with the spice rub.
  • Place the meat on the grill over indirect heat.
  • Close the lid and maintain 225-250°F (107-121°C).
  • Smoke for about 1 hour per pound of meat.
  • In the last 30 minutes, brush the meat with BBQ sauce.
  • Remove from the grill and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  • Slice against the grain and serve warm.
Keyword Charcoal Cooking, Grilled, Outdoor Cooking, Smoked, Summer BBQ
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