1Mix dry seasonings (cumin, brown sugar, smoked paprika, dried mustard, salt, pepper) and season over trimmed brisket.
2Dry brine the brisket in the fridge for about 6 hours before smoking.
3Smoke the brisket at 225 degrees Fahrenheit overnight for 12 hours.
4After 12 hours, spritz the brisket with Lone Star beer and foil boat it to cook faster.
5Increase the smoker temperature to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and continue spritzing with beer every 30 minutes after the bark has set, until the brisket becomes probe tender.
6Rest the brisket in a 170-degree oven for 8 hours.
7Let the brisket sit on the counter for 30 minutes with foil open to cool down before cutting.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon cumin
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
3 tablespoons dried mustard
3 tablespoons coarse Kosher salt
3 tablespoons coarse black pepper
1 cup Lone Star beer
Equipment
smokerfoilovenTraeger Grills Ironwood 885
Tips
Dry brine in fridge until ready to smoke.
Rest the brisket in a 170-degree oven for at least 6 hours, preferably 8 hours.
Let the brisket sit on the counter for 30 minutes with foil open to cool down before cutting.