How to Smoke Brisket in an Offset Smoker Step by Step

I tried a new method on this brisket and it was honestly the best brisket I've ever smoked and one of, if not the best I've EVER tasted!
Great bark, super juicy, great smoke ring, amazing flavour, perfectly tender and just all round fantastic!
In this video, i'm going to show you how to smoke brisket in an offset smoker step by step. If you are a beginner, or have just picked up an offset smoker or are simply just looking for some brisket tips, then this is for you!
You'll get to see the whole process from start to finish.
I'll show you how to set up an offset smoker, i'll teach you some fire management, how to trim a brisket, smoke it, slice it and everything else in between.
Always make sure you favour probe tenderness when you think your brisket is ready. Use the 205F/96c internal mark as one point of reference but always make sure you are happy with probe tenderness and don't be afraid to take your brisket a little further if you think it needs it.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask in the comments below and also feel free to share this video around if you think others would find it helpful.
Now get out there and go smoke a brisket!
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[@LownSlowBasics]

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[@BigToe_84]

Great video! Just got an offset off the street and restored it. At 8 hours with my 15lb brisket right now and it’s looking phenomenal. Thanks for the help!

[@scoach93]

My guy you are the truth, my first brisket came out immaculate. Thanks for the video

[@LownSlowBasics]

Most welcome mate!

[@D70340]

I`ve gotta say, this video is the one on the top of the list for me. You did an AMAZING job with the video AND the brisket. You kept it very simple and easy. I`ve been doin smokin bbq`s for 60+ yrs, and i`ve never seen the "aluminum boat" method before. I`ll give it a try! Looks like it worked really well for you! And a huge thank you for posting an incredible video and brisket cook. My only problem is, having to wipe up all the drool from my keyboard now, lol.

[@LownSlowBasics]

Thanks so much mate! Thanks for tuning in!

[@Threedog1963]

As an experienced brisket smoker from Texas, I appreciate your cooking technique. Always looking to learn something new. Thanks.

[@Threedog1963]

Also, I've never seen a charcoal basket like that one. Amazon?

[@LownSlowBasics]

@@Threedog1963 thanks mate! It came with the smoker.

[@Garylhairston]

One of the best smoke rings I have ever seen.

[@LownSlowBasics]

thanks mate!

[@sulimankhan9968]

I did my first brisket on an offset I just bought based on this and it turned out great. Thanks for the great info it is much appreciated!

[@LownSlowBasics]

@@sulimankhan9968 cheers mate! Great work 😃

[@dallas1512]

Cooking my second brisket today using this method, thank you sir! So far they have been phenomenal !

[@LownSlowBasics]

🙌

[@DamerocksFul]

Just made a 16 pound brisket following this and it was awesome, all thanks to you homie!

[@fman6956]

Great to see quality Aussie low & slow BBQ smoking videos like this. Brisket is my favourite, and you nailed it mate, well done!

[@LownSlowBasics]

Thanks mate, really appreciate the support!

[@efrainhernandez8620]

I've made this twice now using these exact same steps and both came out perfect!

[@MrRoylicious]

Great video bro! You keep things simple and informative and don’t over complicate things.

[@LownSlowBasics]

Cheers mate 🙏

[@Joe554]

So that's what the warming plate is for. Great looking brisket. Going to try smoking one this weekend.

[@santiagosepulveda6754]

Awesome video, on the rub salt and pepper in a 1:1 ratio. This helps dry brine the meat so that it locks in its natural flavors, while giving it a smokey edge with the pepper. A lot of people in Texas use this simple method

[@deadarashi6462]

I recently got my first smoker, an Oklahoma Joe's reverse flow. This video easily helped me to improve my fire. There's definitely more consistency between the chamber temps and grill temps

[@Taxmandarmus]

I'm cooking my first offset brisket right now. Keep coming back as it cooks. I'm so glad I came here before I started

[@turtleenosnipes6102]

How’d it go?

[@michellehughes1808]

Thank you Aaron ! I love your videos mate ! Keep up the great work. Also thank you for your fire management skills, great for us beginners 😊

[@LownSlowBasics]

Most welcome mate!

[@_Hey_its_Lefty_]

I got a Char-Griller for xmas and so glad i stumbled across your tutorial, i will be trying my first brisket in the next few weeks and following this like my life depends on it!

[@kena2713]

Have you tried smoking brisket yet?

[@_Hey_its_Lefty_]

@kena2713 yeah we do it at work on the weekends with pellet smokers, I've yet to try and do it myself with an offset smoker.

[@ryanrangel8239]

Legit just watched your video and then went STRAIGHT to the market to get a brisket lmao ... gonna try this method out tomorrow!

[@brendanbassmann]

Smoking up a 3 kilo brisket today for my birthday and this has been very helpful. This is the first time I’m using an offset so fingers crossed.

[@mikepoint4717]

Best video yet , I’m going to smoke a lil 3.7 lb brisket tomorrow. I will be using your method . I can’t wait. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@LownSlowBasics]

Cheers mate!

[@MrPigeonnn]

How'd it turn out?

[@mikepoint4717]

@@MrPigeonnn simply amazing , my family enjoyed it , the smoke ring and juice was a thing of beauty 😊

[@angusdog22]

Fantastic looking Brisket !!!!

[@edwardwilliams8343]

You sir are outa control. The smoking king 👑🤟🥳😎

[@LownSlowBasics]

🙏

[@mohkaw1]

I am smoking a brisket for the first time this weekend and will follow your instructions and see how it goes. You make it look amazing. Looking forward to try it.

[@peak9985]

How did it go?

[@1098234567]

Never heard of a charcoal basket, that's really cool

[@stephenclark6731]

This was great. Thanks for making it super simple to follow. Love the results!

[@JorgeGonzalez-sm9ld]

One of the best videos on brisket I have seen. Great job.

[@LownSlowBasics]

thanks so much!

[@geoffreyking9183]

Well done. Great video. Great to see an Aussie video on brisket. 👏👏

[@LownSlowBasics]

Thanks :)

[@FARI84]

I have been trying to find a video for smoking brisket and this video has been the most informative one ever. Thanks man. With all the tips that you just gave, my next brisket will not be the failure I had on my last (which was also my first).

[@blakegibson1237]

I purchased an Oklahoma Joes Highland reverse flow using your discount code and man that thing is a beast! So much easier to maintain temps than my cheaper smoker. Thanks again for the great content mate, I’m 2hrs into a brisket right now 🤙🏼

[@LownSlowBasics]

Most welcome legend!

[@ChristopherSmithwashere]

Out of curiosity, how did you collect the fat? Did you just get a lot thinner pan, so it could fit on the plates/between the grates? I bought the same smoker, and am preparing myself to do a brisket this spring.

[@blackedoutbbq3074]

What code is this? I could always add another smoker lol

[@ToddAndelin]

You have a good pace and structure as you go about things

[@sinfulbeliever7083]

The cleanest smoker I've seen.

[@xgngold1144]

He prolly takes care of his shit

[@elgonza2914]

thank you for the great tutorial. not overly complicated like the other videos. would try to smoke brisket this weekend

[@gammon1183]

Great vid, I followed a rib smoke of yours and mine turned up awesome so this weekend I'm doing brisket using your tutorial 😎

[@Masculinemindedman]

I’ve been looking for a good starter smoker and the OJ offset seemed to be a good option. After seeing your results, I’m going to grab one soon! Thanks for the VERY detailed tutorial! You’ve earned another sub!

[@scoeygarlinghouse2228]

That looks 100% 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LownSlowBasics]

@@scoeygarlinghouse2228 🙌

[@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956]

In my opinion this is far and away the best method to cooking a brisket, I’ve been doing this for a couple years now and it gives an incredible bark, funnily enough I don’t see any of the American smoker channels doing it, maybe it’s an Aussie thing, love your channel, isn’t it funny how serious smokers have a small collection of em, I have 5 myself and use them all and am still often on the lookout for something different, cheers brother

[@LownSlowBasics]

Thanks mate 🙏

[@kongchang1]

Excellent brisket !!

[@LownSlowBasics]

Thanks so much.

[@asse1112]

Most excellent idea with the tinfoil! Great job, thanks for your time. Can’t wait to do one like that.

[@LownSlowBasics]

You are most welcome

[@marcusant6895]

This is awesome. I just got an offset Char Griller and never done a brisket. Your video gives me enough confidence to give it a shot.

[@messymason1984]

Thank you! I didn’t know about heating the splits.

[@511dirty]

Following this tutorial pretty much to the letter. Just at the 90°c end of the boat 2nd stage. I can feel the meat tenderizing as it gets to the cooked temp. Omg can't wait to taste. I'm using old kwila decking as fuel... 😂❤

[@cookingwiththemasseys5295]

Really appreciate this! Trying my first brisket today

[@Josh7676]

How'd it go? Doing one tomorrow!

[@juanmanuelcordovagil1439]

Es el mejor video que he visto acerca de cómo preparar el brisket, mañana prepararé uno a tu manera

[@LownSlowBasics]

👍

[@diondesoto]

Dude!! Great video you made our Independence Day. Thanks

[@LownSlowBasics]

@@diondesoto that makes me happy! You’re welcome mate!🙏

[@adamshields1982]

OMG!!!! 😍😍😍😍. 100% worth the wait. Insane looking brisket on a beautiful smoker and is that a fleece lined hoodie mate? Epic cook!!

[@LownSlowBasics]

Cheers legend, and sure is.

[@Sour_Mustard]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing

[@LownSlowBasics]

Most welcome 🙌

[@theblade66]

Now this video is thumbs up. And also a subscription from me. Thanks for the awesome tips. I smoked a brisket yesterday for 6 hours. Held it at 250 F , nothing in comparison to yours. Hopefully my next one will be close to how yours turned out. 100% thankyou. Great tips

[@LownSlowBasics]

Appreciate that mate thanks so much

[@theblade66]

@@LownSlowBasics 14 hours in the smoker. It turned out tender . I made a foil boat. Wrapped it put into the esky for a few hours. Was awesome

[@ernk75]

Never seen that boat method gotta try it. Looks amazing.

[@berbeque]

Great fire management video and brisket video on the OKJ SO FAR !!! WELL DONE

[@LownSlowBasics]

Thanks so much!

[@marshallwarren9947]

Part of me wanted to go. May I? And take a bite! Looks incredible. I’m doing my first brisket for Christmas

[@LownSlowBasics]

Thankyou 🙌🔥

[@talikfreemansr2478]

Lol so am I. Came back to Aaron’s page to dust off the old noodle. Great minds think alike😂

[@LownSlowBasics]

@ 🤣🙌

[@kelciebrooks4855]

Cooking mine now. 6hrs to go. So far so good!

[@talikfreemansr2478]

Started mine at 10:30 am on Dec. 23rd and finished it off at 8:17 pm sliced to taste at 1:24 am. Perhaps the best brisket I’ve ever had. Thanks for the tips Aaron😊

[@joshmorgan838]

Really nice tips. Maintaining your fire is really the key to it all. If you can do that, you will have nice results.

[@Ric11111]

Thanks so much for using real wood real pits and not cooking everything in a pellet or electric cooker. I know everyone cant tend a fire like they should but lets be honest this is a good looking brisket. Probably a GREAT tasting brisket. You will never get this from a pellet cooker

[@TheIbi1983]

Dude... this is one of the best "how to" videos online, especially on smoking brisket. Thank you so so much, I love videos that's straight to the point. I've also just ordered that same rub as well as Wham Bam Smokin Lamb from Heavenly Hell. Thank you so much for your time and effort in making this video. Really appreciate it. I will try this exact cooking method. Cheers mate.

[@LownSlowBasics]

You are most welcome mate and thanks for the feedback 🙏

[@nathanscipio6148]

Fantastic job brother!💯👍🏿

[@lelz8863]

That looks crazy good😎 that juice tho🤤

[@LownSlowBasics]

Soooo juicy hey 🤩

[@jwhome9319]

Nice video mate! Loved that Oklahoma accent!!

[@LownSlowBasics]

Cheers mate!

[@KnightOnBaldMountain]

Beautiful brisket. Looks delicious.

[@chrispurkiss2488]

I’ve not tried a big quality brisket yet … never got that giggly butter like probe as yet :( Only done about 2.5kg brisket … so need to try a big one and quality cut too . Will stick to your fire management plan also … I tend to put two splits in and then complain it’s to hot lol Great video mate . Great brisket 👍👌

[@LownSlowBasics]

thanks so much!

[@shawnlockett4676]

Great video

[@LownSlowBasics]

Thanks mate!

[@Faceripper4000]

Great video! You react the exact same way I do when I bite into that first slice of brisket! Lol. That smoker looks like a great piece of equipment. Just might be my next purchase! Cheers!!

[@LownSlowBasics]

Thankyou 🙏

[@xdeftonesx]

Once again you did an amazing job, dang now I want to do another brisket lol My Oklahoma joe offset smoker is looking forward to it lol

[@LownSlowBasics]

Thanks mate :)

[@AdrianLGreen]

That brisket looks amazing!!!

[@dennisskindzier8721]

Great job ...

[@LownSlowBasics]

@@dennisskindzier8721 thanks.

[@liloluafalealo8807]

Awesome tips 😀 definitely giving this a go

[@michaelbarnes6017]

luv the Oky Joe ! Inexpensive, well built and just a smoking beast! Mine is a half and half. I like getting smoke on the steak and searing it on the gas. The gas grill half really puts out some btu's! Nice buy for under 500$ Nice video! Just the basics and not overly complicated. Good job mate!

[@DanielKarpathios]

Great video mate !

[@LownSlowBasics]

Thanks mate

[@zachdyson8948]

If it weren't for you I'd be lost! 😅 love the detail and commitment you put into teaching people how to smoke/cook good meat. I'm new but with watching your videos feels like I'll be there in no time, good stuff mate love ya work 🙌💪🤤🤤

[@pkflyers]

This looks good, need to try it out

[@LownSlowBasics]

definitely do

[@AllThingsBeerBacon]

Thanks! Can't wait to try this myself!!

[@LownSlowBasics]

💪💪

[@wkjeeping9053]

Fresh ground pepper and celantro and a little salt. Perfect brisket

[@garrybailey5413]

Another great down to earth, no b.s. video, thankyou! Two questions, fat cap up or down (and why?), you said at the end of the video this would be in your top three briskets…..what were the other two? Awesome cooks mate, keep them coming!

[@LownSlowBasics]

Thanks mate, one at our friends Smoky Pastures HQ and one by my teammate Callum. Funny enough both were black onyx briskets too.

[@Aldocello1]

Just a tip , cut the side of your basket , if you use one , so you can add wood through the side door , you wont lose heat in the fire box as you do by opening the top ....

[@LownSlowBasics]

Great tip! Cheers.

[@christopheryoung3094]

I'm going to try that this weekend. Question did you cook that fat side up or fat side down.thanks!!

[@yavuzcobanoglu54]

Thanks for the video, how often do you water down the brisket to keep it moist?

[@scottcarter9975]

Thanks Aaron. I just subscribed. Question please: when you get to the end and the point is tender but the flat is still a little stiff, do you keep cooking until the flat is tender? Sometimes I do but I end up with a pot-roasty point. How do get them both tender but not overdone? Thx! Scott

[@Sidthetreefish]

Mate... well done. Now I gotta pick up a Brisket. You did this to me! Haha

[@LownSlowBasics]

😜🔥

[@zlatanthegoat1794]

Holy shiznit my goodness that looks insane!!! Honestly the best looking brisket i have seen! Farrkk keep this going mate! 👊👊👊

[@LownSlowBasics]

Cheers legend

[@botijaism]

Exellent job

[@HerbLenton-cd7de]

Thank you for the video. Was it 7 hours of cook time and 1 hour resting? I want to try this ASAP & I already have the exact smoker you do! Thanks again!

[@JAREDPENNER1]

Thanks man great video. Ima do me a brisket this weekend!!

[@greeneyedsam07]

Did you have to add anymore charcoal to the firebox? If so do you add unlit charcoal or lit charcoal?

[@6mallards]

Looks great how many pounds was that brisket

[@adbmiller24]

What gloves were you or do you typically use? Picking up the grill grate like that would be awesome! Also what internal temperature do you target? And do you bother marinading? Do you use any binder for your rub?

[@LownSlowBasics]

Hey mate. Just gardening under gloves from Bunnings. About 96c, never marinate and I’ll usually use mustard as binder.

[@alexvasquez7559]

Great video. What was your total smoking time? You checked it at 4 hours and added the boat, then checked again at 7 hours and took if off after ~ half-hour. So, 7.5 hours for a 7 kilo brisket? I'm doing one in the morning. Thanks!

[@driftwood13]

I am wondering the same? How long was this total and what temp all around you are shooting for around 205 F?

[@Juice_Fruit77]

Thanks mate. This is awesome. About to try my 1st brisket in the new smoker tomoz !

[@brianharris9406]

Damn good job!!! Perfecting the offset

[@lukeadams5557]

Hey guys. New to smoking! Looking at doing my first brisket soon. Just a few questions 1 - would you be maintaining the 250-270 the whole cook? 2 - are you adding wood to smoke the brisket even once you put the brisket in your foil boat? 3 - at any stage would you be adding more coal? Thank you

[@LownSlowBasics]

@@lukeadams5557 hey mate, yep try maintain that temp whole cook. Wood fuels an offset the whole time but once wrapped in foil you can finish in oven to make life easier at same temp. No need to add more coal if adding log splits when running an offset.

[@lukeadams5557]

@ thank you very much. Makes me feel a lot let stressed when I go to do it!

[@isacbendana9748]

looks amazing, just tried the rendered fat trick today!

[@LownSlowBasics]

Oh nice! Works a treat hey 🔥

[@terryg4179]

Just got an off set smoker. God willing I can copy your briskit.

[@LownSlowBasics]

I hope you can too. 🤘

[@urbancowboyinct2161]

Great job!

[@mitchhale7968]

fantastic cook per usual Aaron. in regards to the" boat" could you just use a large foil tray or is there secret special theory around the snug fitting boat you have made here ?

[@LownSlowBasics]

Hey mate! Thanks 🤘 You can use a tray but yeah I just think it’s better being a bit more snug and it helps create a little more radiant heat around the brisket.

[@beaustewart8039]

Thanks mate, this is a great video it's going to help me out for my Xmas day brisket I'm smoking up 😉🤘🤘

[@LownSlowBasics]

Enjoy mate 🔥

[@davidbarrett1183]

Awesome video. Love your work

[@ADVBrett]

Who ever gave you a thumbs down must be a vegan!!

[@LownSlowBasics]

I think so too!

[@guttagutta420]

Wish we could still see thumbs down 🙄

[@johngifford7725]

Vegan or some other kind of mentally ill.

[@envythis101]

I have watched this video so many times and keep loving this comment 😂 keep forgetting to reply to it and agree 100% vegan for sure only good thing is they leave all the meat for us 💪🏽

[@ADVBrett]

@@envythis101 hahaha bloody legend!!!

[@rob_v_nj]

Can you cheat and wrap and put in convection oven to finish? Hard to manage temp on my cheap smoker

[@LownSlowBasics]

Sure can

[@MrDanny310784]

Thanks for the video just got a questionn. The first 2 logs were the pre heated before to allow for non smouldering

[@ignoranceisnotatrend4669]

How long was the cook and do you like foil boat better than butcher paper and did you let it rest sitting in the beef juices

[@LownSlowBasics]

Around 10 hours and prefer the boat.

[@hanacarlson6729]

Are you able to use manuka chips? Probably have to use quite abit or else burn quick?

[@LownSlowBasics]

Would burn quick I’d imagine

[@Jake-zl6oh]

Awesome, def Gunna try boating next time I do a brisket! That looked sooooo good

[@LownSlowBasics]

Thanks mate :)