Description
A festive and flavorful dish perfect for Christmas gatherings. Smoked brisket paired with beer cheese pretzel bombs makes a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef brisket
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup beer (lager or ale)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225°F. Rub brisket with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Smoke brisket for 6-8 hours until tender. Let rest before slicing.
- In a saucepan, melt cream cheese and cheddar with beer and mustard to make beer cheese sauce.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add milk and melted butter to form dough.
- Roll dough into balls, flatten, and fill with cheese sauce. Seal and brush with egg wash.
- Bake pretzel bombs at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Serve warm smoked brisket with pretzel bombs.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check brisket doneness (195-205°F).
- Let brisket rest for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Adjust beer cheese sauce thickness with more or less beer.
- Pretzel bombs can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 8 hrs
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking, Baking
- Cuisine: American