INGREDIENTS
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For the brisket and rub:
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1 trimmed brisket (5 to 6 pounds) with a layer of fat and least 1/4-inch thick
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3 tablespoons chili powder
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1 tablespoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
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2 teaspoons black pepper
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1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
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1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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8 slices of bacon
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For the mop sauce:
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1 cup distilled white vinegar
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1 cup beer
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1 tablespoon garlic salt
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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Other Items Needed:
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6 cups hickory or oak wood chips or chunks, soaked for 1 hour in cold water
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or beer to cover, then drained
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Heavy-duty aluminum foil (optional)