Foil Boat-Method Brisket

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Preparation info
  • Yield:

    6 to 8

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      15 hr

Appears in
Backyard BBQ with Fire and Spice: Filipino- and Cajun-Inspired Recipes for the Smoker and Grill

By Tony Ramirez

Published 2025

  • About

The foil boat method is a way of smoking ingredients together, wrapped up in one packet that seals in juices and flavor. This recipe uses an adaptation, where a brisket is wrapped in butcher or food-grade kraft paper to finish cooking. The principal is the same: Keep flavor and moisture contained while still infusing the meat with an alluring smoky flavor. You don’t need a ton of spices for this one because the meat itself is so naturally flavorful and rich. One note though: The recipe invo