Emeril's Texas-Style Smoked Brisket

• 4 lb Beef Brisket trimmed
• 2 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
• 2 tbsp Chilli Powder
• 2 tbsp Paprika
• 2 tbsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tbsp Onion Powder
• 1 tbsp Black Pepper
• 1 tbsp cayenne
• 2 tsp Dry Mustard
• 2 tsp Ground Cumin
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 3/4 cup Chopped Yellow Onion
• 2 tbsp Chopped Garlic
• 4 cup Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Cane Syrup
• 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 cup Yellow Mustard
• 1/4 cup Worstershire Sauce
• 3 tbsp Hot Red Pepper Sauce
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes(or more)
• 2 1/2 tbsp Paprika
• 2 tbsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tbsp Black Pepper
• 1 tbsp Onion Powder
• 1 tbsp Cayenne Powder
• 1 tbsp Dried LeafOregano
• 1 tbsp Dried Thyme

1. Set the brisket on a large sheet of plastic wrap.
2. In a medium bowl combine the dark brown sugar, chili power, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne, dry mustard, and cumin thoroughly.
3. Rub the mixture onto the brisket and wrap tightly in the plastic wrap.
4. Place on a baking sheet and let marinate refrigerated at least 6 hours or overnight.
5. Remove the meat from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature.
6. Remove the meat from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature.
7. Prepare a smoker with charcoal and the wood chips according to the manufacturer's instructions to 180 to 200F.
8. Place the water pan in the smoker and add water to the fill line, about 2/3 full.
9. Place the unwrapped brisket on the lower rack off the direct heat, close the lid, and cook, regularly stoking the fire and adding additional chips, until an instant-read thermometer registers an internal temperature of 185 to 195F., or until the meat is tender, about 4 to 5 hours.
10. Remove the meat from the grill and let rest for 20 minutes before carving the meat against the grain.
11. (Alternately, prepare a stove-top smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
12. Place the unwrapped brisket on the rack over low heat.
13. Close the lid and smoke for 1 hour.
14. Preheat the oven to 275F.
15. Remove the meat from the smoker and wrap in a large sheet of heavy aluminum foil.
16. Place on a baking sheet and roast until tender and an instant-read thermometer registers an internal temperature of 185 to 195F., or until the meat is tender, about 2 to 3 hours.
17. Remove the meat from the oven and let rest for 20 minutes before carving the meat against the grain.)
18. Serve with Barbecue Sauce on the side
19. Barbecue Sauce:2 tablespoons vegetable oil3/4 cup chopped yellow onions2 tablespoons chopped garlic4 cups ketchup1/2 cup dark brown sugar2 tablespoons cane syrup1/2 cup apple cider vinegar1/2 cup yellow mustard1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce3 tablespoons hot red pepper sauce2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to tasteIn a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
20. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes.
21. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
22. Add the ketchup, brown sugar, cane syrup, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire, hot sauce, Essence, and red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
23. Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the flavors marry, 15 to 20 minutes.
24. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly before serving.Yield: about 4 cupsEssence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):2 1/2 tablespoons paprika2 tablespoons salt2 tablespoons garlic powder1 tablespoon black pepper1 tablespoon onion powder1 tablespoon ca

brisket, brown sugar, chilli powder, paprika, salt, garlic, onion, black pepper, cayenne, mustard, ground cumin, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, ketchup, syrup, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, worstershire sauce, red pepper, red pepper, paprika, salt, garlic, black pepper, onion, cayenne powder, leaforegano, thyme

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/352206-emerils-texas-style-smoked-brisket (may not work)