Secret Smoked Brisket Recipe

Instructions:

1. Prepare Wood Chips: Soak wood chips in a bowl of water for 8 hours to overnight.
2. Preheat Smoker: Preheat the smoker to a temperature between 220 degrees F (104 degrees C) and 230 degrees F (110 degrees C). Drain the soaked wood chips and place them in the smoker.
3. Season the Brisket: In a bowl, mix together paprika, white sugar, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
4. Smoke the Brisket: Rub the spice mixture generously over the beef brisket, ensuring even coverage.
5. Initial Smoking: Smoke the brisket in the preheated smoker until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), approximately 12 1/2 hours.
6. Wrap in Butcher Paper or Foil: Wrap the brisket tightly in butcher paper or heavy-duty aluminum foil and return it to the smoker.
7. Continue Smoking: Continue smoking the brisket until it reaches an internal temperature of 185 degrees F (85 degrees C), about 1 more hour.
8. Rest and Slice: Remove the smoked brisket from the smoker and let it rest for a while before slicing. Enjoy the rich, smoky flavor!

Note: Adjust smoking times based on the size of the brisket and your smoker’s temperature consistency.