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A sliced smoked brisket with dark bark and a deep pink smoke ring on a wooden board

May 15, 20253 min read

How to Smoke the Perfect Brisket for Memorial Day Weekend

A whole packer brisket is the centerpiece your Memorial Day cookout deserves. Here is our counter-tested method for bark, smoke ring, and butter-tender slices — start to finish.