Yeah, I-Lived-in-Texas, Smoked Brisket

This is hands-down the best way I have found to cook a brisket.

Step: 1

Soak wood chips in a bowl of water, 8 hours to overnight.

Step: 2

Mix paprika, white sugar, cumin, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Rub the spice mixture over the entire brisket; refrigerate for 24 hours.

Step: 3

Preheat smoker to between 220 degrees F (104 degrees C) and 230 degrees F (110 degrees C). Drain wood chips and place in the smoker.

Step: 4

Smoke brisket in the preheated smoker until it has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 12 1/2 hours. Wrap brisket tightly in butcher paper or heavy-duty aluminum foil and return to smoker.

Step: 5

Continue smoking brisket until an internal temperature of 185 degrees F (85 degrees C) is reached, about 1 hour more.

Per Serving: 228 calories; protein 26.6g; carbohydrates 16.2g; fat 6.7g; cholesterol 57mg; sodium 3009.8mg.

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