JIMMY'S SMOKED BRISKET

Jimmy's Smoked Brisket image

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories Beef

Time 22h

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 10-lb beef brisket
vegetable oil
1 to 2 tall cans of beer
hickory wood chips
BEEF RUB
3 Tbsp black pepper, (i used a coarse ground)
2 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 Tbsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp ancho powder (or chili powder)
1 tsp chipotle powder (or cayenne)

Steps:

1. Lightly oil brisket with vegetable oil.
2. Mix all rub ingredients together; spread generously over meat on all sides. Wrap in plastic wrap and let marinate over night in the fridge.
3. Prepare smoker with charcoal and add hickory chips to top of charcoal. You want to smoke brisket slow and low. Temp should be maintained around 225 to 250 degrees.
4. Place brisket in a large disposable aluminum pan. Place over coals and smoke low and slow for 10 to 12 hours. Add coal as needed to keep heat going. Occassionally pour beer over brisket.
5. Once done, remove from heat and wrap in foil. Let rest for about 1 hour before slicing.