Y’all, let me tell you about a mouth-watering Texas dinner that’ll have your family fighting over the last bite! This recipe has been passed down in my kitchen with a few personal tweaks that make it absolutely divine. Trust me, honey, once you try this Texas-Style Smoked Brisket with Bourbon-Glazed Peaches, there’s no going back to regular ol’ dinner recipes.
Let’s get cooking, shall we?
First things first, you’ll need:
– 5-pound beef brisket
– 2 tablespoons black pepper
– 2 tablespoons kosher salt
– 1 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 tablespoon paprika
– 4 fresh peaches
– 1/2 cup bourbon
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons butter
Now, ladies (and gents!), here’s where the magic happens. Mix all those dry seasonings together – this is what we call our Texas gold dust. Rub that mixture all over your brisket like you’re giving it a spa treatment. Don’t be shy now!
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Let that brisket sit at room temperature for about an hour while you heat up your smoker to 225°F. If you don’t have a smoker, don’t you worry your pretty little head – a low-temperature oven will work too, though you’ll miss out on that smoky flavor that makes Texas cooking so special.
Smoke that beauty for about 1-1.5 hours per pound. When the internal temperature hits 165°F, wrap it in butcher paper or foil (we call this the Texas crutch, y’all). Continue cooking until it reaches 195-205°F.
While your brisket is getting all tender and juicy, let’s work on those bourbon-glazed peaches. Sweet baby Jesus, these are good enough to make a grown woman cry! In a skillet, melt that butter, add your halved peaches face-down, sprinkle with brown sugar, and let them caramelize for about 3-4 minutes. Now here comes the fun part – carefully pour in that bourbon (stand back, sisters!) and let it reduce into a sticky, sweet glaze.
Once your brisket is done, let it rest for at least 30 minutes. I know it’s tempting to dive right in, but patience is a virtue, darling! Slice against the grain, top with those heavenly peaches, and drizzle with the bourbon glaze.
Let me tell you, this dish right here? It’s better than a Sunday afternoon nap on the porch! The tender, smoky brisket paired with those sweet, boozy peaches is pure Texas heaven on a plate.
Y’all, if you’ve made it this far and your mouth isn’t watering, I don’t know what to tell you! Don’t forget to drop a comment below and let me know how this recipe turned out for you – I love hearing your kitchen adventures! And if you want more recipes that’ll make your taste buds do the two-step, make sure to follow me on Newsbreak. I share new recipes daily that’ll make you the talk of the neighborhood!
Remember, cooking is all about having fun and making memories. So gather your loved ones, pour yourself a glass of sweet tea (or bourbon – I won’t judge!), and enjoy this little taste of Texas! Until next time, keep your smokers hot and your hearts happy! 💕🤠
