The rub used for this smoked brisket should be prepared as a thick paste, which will help it adhere to the meat.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 hours
Total Time: 10 hours, 15 minutes
Yield: Serves 8 to 10
Ingredients:
- 1 beef brisket, about 8-10 pounds
- For Rub:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cayenne
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco
- 1 teaspoon powdered cumin
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
Preparation:
Preheat smoker and add wood chips (follow your instruction manual). Clean and dry the brisket. Combine rub ingredients and apply onto brisket. Place brisket in smoker for 8-10 hours. Keep the smoker temperature at about 220 degrees. To increase tenderness, take the brisket out of the smoker, wrap in aluminum foil and place in oven at 180-200 degrees for the last two hours. Typically after 8-10 hours a piece of meat will have absorbed as much smoke as it can and additional smoking may impart a bitter flavor. Take brisket off of heat and allow to sit for 20 minutes before slicing.
