{"id":314,"date":"2026-04-24T14:10:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T14:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleaninggrill.com\/?p=314"},"modified":"2026-04-25T14:12:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T14:12:31","slug":"overnight-smoked-brisket-recipe-19-lb-low-slow-perfection-on-a-z-grills-pellet-grill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleaninggrill.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/24\/overnight-smoked-brisket-recipe-19-lb-low-slow-perfection-on-a-z-grills-pellet-grill\/","title":{"rendered":"Overnight Smoked Brisket Recipe (19 lb) \u2013 Low &#038; Slow Perfection on a Z Grills Pellet Grill"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22525-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\"><strong>Prep the Brisket:<\/strong>Trim any excess fat from the brisket, leaving about \u00bc inch fat cap. Generously season all sides with a 1:1:1 mix of kosher salt, coarse black pepper, and granulated garlic. Let it rest at room temp while your smoker preheats.<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22525-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\"><strong>Start the Cook (6:00 p.m.):<\/strong>Preheat your smoker to\u00a0<strong>225\u00b0F<\/strong>. Place the brisket fat-side up on the grate. Close the lid and let it smoke overnight.<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22525-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\"><strong>Check the Stall (4:00 a.m.):<\/strong>After about 10 hours, the brisket will likely hit the stall at around\u00a0<strong>160\u00b0F<\/strong>\u00a0internal temperature. At this point, bump your smoker temp up to\u00a0<strong>250\u2013275\u00b0F<\/strong>\u00a0to push through the stall.<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22525-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\"><strong>Finish the Cook:<\/strong>Continue cooking for approximately\u00a0<strong>4 more hours<\/strong>, or until the brisket hits an internal temp of\u00a0<strong>200\u00b0F<\/strong>\u00a0and feels probe- or toothpick-tender throughout.<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22525-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\"><strong>Resting the Brisket:<\/strong>Remove the brisket from the smoker. Wrap it tightly in butcher paper or foil, then wrap it again in\u00a0<strong>two towels<\/strong>. Place it in a cooler (no ice) to rest for\u00a0<strong>4 hours<\/strong>. This rest is crucial\u2014it allows juices to redistribute and ensures a tender, moist brisket.<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22525-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\"><strong>Slice &amp; Serve:<\/strong>Slice against the grain and serve. Enjoy the bark, smoke ring, and rich flavor you built over that 14-hour cook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prep the Brisket:Trim any excess fat from the brisket, leaving about \u00bc inch fat cap. 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