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Smoked Brisket with Southwestern Wet Rub

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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, 00 minutes

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.
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