INGREDIENTS
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Brisket:
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1 (3 – 5 pound) brisket, fat trimmed to about 1/4-inch thick
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salt, to taste
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ground black pepper, to taste
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Brisket Rub:
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1 packed Tablespoon brown sugar
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon mustard powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)
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Barbecue Sauce
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2 Tablespoons butter (or rendered brisket fat)
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1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1/2 of a large onion)
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2 – 3 cloves of garlic, minced
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1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced (about 1 Tablespoon)
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1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/4 cup bourbon
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reserved brisket juices, skimmed of fat