Smoking Joe's Pet BBQ: How to Make Brisket Barbacoa

🔥A homemade paste made with garlic, salt, pepper, and various spices adds incredible flavor to the brisket.

🌶️Smoking the brisket for two hours adds a smoky flavor that complements the spices in the rub.

🥩Wrapping the brisket in foil with onions and vegetable broth helps keep it moist and tender during cooking.

👨‍🍳Cooking the brisket at a high heat of 275-300 degrees Fahrenheit helps develop a nice bark and renders the fat.

🌮The shredded barbacoa is served in fried tortilla shells with onions and cilantro for a delicious taco experience.

How long does it take to smoke the brisket?

—The brisket is smoked for two hours before being wrapped in foil and cooked for another four hours until tender.

What spices are used in the homemade paste?

—The homemade paste is made with garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and oregano.

What temperature should the smoker be set to?

—The smoker should be set to a temperature of 275-300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Can I use a different type of meat for barbacoa?

—While brisket is traditional for barbacoa, you can also use other cuts of beef or even pork.

What toppings can I add to the barbacoa tacos?

—You can add your favorite toppings to the barbacoa tacos, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or cheese.

00:00Introduction to the video and channel.

00:07Showing the 17-pound prime brisket and preparing the homemade paste with various spices.

02:01Trimming the brisket and applying the paste before smoking it for two hours.

06:04Wrapping the brisket in foil with onions and vegetable broth and cooking it for another four hours until tender.

09:32Unwrapping the brisket and shredding it into barbacoa.

13:29Frying tortilla shells and assembling the barbacoa tacos with onions and cilantro.