TONY'S SMOKED BEEF BRISKET

Tony's Smoked Beef Brisket image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 19h20m

Yield 6 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups paprika
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons onion powder
3 tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoons celery salt
1 tablespoons black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 trimmed brisket, about 5 to 6 pounds

Steps:

In a bowl combine all the dry ingredients and blend well.
Trim the brisket, leaving about 1/4-inch of fat. Season the brisket with about 1/4 cup of the rub (see Cook's Note). Let the brisket marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
Preheat your grill to 250 degrees F using charcoal and hickory.
Using indirect heat, cook the brisket for 3 1/2 hours and flip. Cook another 3 1/2 hours, cooking for a total of 7 hours. (About 1 1/2 hours per pound.) The brisket should cook to an internal temperature of 185 degrees F.
Rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board before slicing. Slice brisket against the grain.