INGREDIENTS
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1 beef brisket (about 5 pounds), with fat cap at least 1/4-inch thick (We only cooked half of a brisket. This time we smoked the tip portion)
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Charcoal Grill or Water Smoker – Sorry folks, gas grills simply cannot produce a properly smoked brisket
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A bag of Mesquite Wood Chunks, soaked in water
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Charcoal
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Water
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Tongs
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Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil
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Beef Brisket Rub:
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1 tablespoon salt
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2 teaspoons black pepper
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon oregano
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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BBQ Sauce of your choice – ours is kind of secret… made of butter, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, sugar, salt pepper, and chipotle peppers