BREWBURGER'S - OLD FASHIONED (MONTREAL SMOKED MEAT)

Brewburger's - Old Fashioned (Montreal Smoked Meat) image

Provided by Food Network

Time P2DT5h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 3- to 5-pound brisket
1 gallon water
6 ounces kosher salt
2 ounces Prague powder
2 ounces powdered dextrose
2.5 ounces plus 4 tablespoons pickling spices, divided
Rye bread, for serving
Mustard, for serving

Steps:

Place 1 brisket fat down in a pan. Completely submerge the brisket with the brine.
Brine 2 days in the refrigerator.
Remove the meat from the brine and rub the meat with 4 tablespoons pickling spices.
Place the meat in a smoker for 2 hours with maple wood chips.
Remove from the smoker and place in a pan with 2 cups of water. Wrap with aluminum foil. Place in the oven for 3 hours at 250 degrees F.
Remove from the oven, slice, and enjoy with rye bread and mustard.