Smoked BBQ Brisket

Ingredients

• 4-6 lbs beef brisket
• red wine vinegar (for spraying) (optional)

Marinade

• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons country-style dijon mustard

Rub

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Sauce

• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons molasses

Directions

1. 1

   Marinate brisket for 24 hours.

2. 2

   Wipe extra marinade from brisket with paper towel.

3. 3

   Rub spices into brisket, wrap in plastic wrap, and "marinate" for at least 6 hours.

4. 4

   Smoke brisket at 200-225 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours per pound + 30 minutes, until the internal temperature is 190 degrees. For the last 2 1/2 hours, spray with red wine vinegar (optional) and seal the brisket in foil.

5. 5

   Let rest 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.

6. 6

   While resting, heat sauce ingredients over medium low heat.

7. 7

   Serve with BBQ sauce.