Bring the brisket to room temperature (about 1-2 hours out of the fridge) for even cooking.
Pat dry thoroughly and apply a generous dry rub with sea salt, black pepper, and minimal spices (simple Texas-style often best to let the Wagyu richness shine; avoid heavy rubs that overpower the refined flavour). For low-and-slow smoking (recommended): Preheat smoker to 105-135°C (225-275°F) with mild woods like oak, hickory, or fruitwood. Smoke fat-cap up (or down per your setup) for 10-14+ hours (or until probe-tender around 93-96°C internal), wrapping in butcher paper or foil at the stall (~65-70°C) to push through. The high marbling renders slowly for self-basting juiciness; start checking probe tenderness earlier (~85-90°C) as Wagyu can finish sooner than standard brisket. Target 1-1.5 hours per kg as a guide, but cook to feel.
For oven alternative: Preheat to 110-120°C (fan 90-100°C), place in a covered tin with a splash of stock, and braise low and slow for 10-12+ hours until fork-tender.
Rest loosely wrapped (in foil/towel in a cooler) for 1-4 hours, this essential step redistributes juices for maximum tenderness and smoky flavour explosion.
Slice against the grain (separate point and flat if desired) into thin or thick portions for serving.
If frozen, thaw slowly in the fridge first, see our freezing and defrosting guide.
Serve simply to highlight the silky Wagyu tenderness, buttery marbling, and deep beef intensity; slice thick for platters or thin for sandwiches; pair with classic BBQ sides like coleslaw, pickles, cornbread, beans, mac ‘n’ cheese, or white bread, and optional light glaze or sauce for sticky burnt ends.
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