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Brisket

From the video “EASY smoked brisket recipe to nail it your first time” by Steve Gow (Smoke Trails BBQ). RecipesMD is not affiliated with Steve Gow (Smoke Trails BBQ). Steps are in our own words.

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Not spicy
Total time
840 min
Serves
~16
est.
Cost
~$3.40*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$30.60* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Involved
Ingredients
4

Ingredients

  • No pork

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$6.80*for the batch in the video
~$3.40*per serving

You save about ~$30.60* per serving (90% less*) than ordering it out — ~$61.20* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario meat entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

0 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 1 predicted from typical costs · not priced: packer's cut brisket

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 0 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$34, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving897 kcal · 45% of 2,000
Fat68 g87%
Saturated fat27 g134%
Sodium245 mg11%
Carbohydrate2 g1%
Fiber0 g0%
Total sugars0 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein65 g131%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber0 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−2 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 1 of 1 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 16 servings (estimated: 5670 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 12 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: kosher salt, coarse black pepper. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • sharp knife
  • slow cooker
  • smoker
  • spray bottle
  • butcher paper
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • meat thermometer
  • cutting board

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact amount of salt and pepper used for the rub
  • Spritz liquid composition (assumed water)
  • Exact weight of the brisket used in the video
  • Number of servings
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Brisket

What makes Steve Gow (Smoke Trails BBQ)'s Brisket recipe and technique special?

Steve Gow (Smoke Trails BBQ)'s take on Brisket focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated 840 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Probing tender is the true doneness test, not just temperature. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Brisket at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Brisket recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Brisket ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Brisket can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Steve Gow (Smoke Trails BBQ)'s Brisket?

This recipe utilizes approximately 4 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Brisket?

The official cooking video by Steve Gow (Smoke Trails BBQ) is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.