David's Mesquite Smoked Texas Brisket

My husband David gets raves for his South Texas Dilly Digs Brisket. Please read the whole recipe thoroughly before you start.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 717 Calories

Ingredients

• 8 pounds beef brisket
• 15 cloves garlic, peeled
• ¼ cup Greek-style seasoning

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Make deep cuts into the brisket with a paring knife. Place cloves all the way into the cuts. Liberally sprinkle brisket with Greek seasoning.

Step 2

Place mesquite wood over gray/hot charcoals.

Step 3

Put brisket fat side down on the grill. Smoke for 2 hours and do not turn the meat.

Step 4

Take the meat out and wrap tightly 2 times in extra heavy aluminum foil. Put in the oven for 2 hours on a cookie sheet at 250 degrees F.

Step 5

Remove from oven and let sit (still wrapped in foil) 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving to let the meat "firm up" and the juice to be absorbed.