Texas BBQ Beef Brisket Recipe

Ingredients:

• 8lb whole beef brisket
• ½ cup of coarse kosher salt
• ½ cup of coarse black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
• A full chimney of charcoal briquettes
• A few chunks of post oak wood

Instructions:

1. mix the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder into a mixture and rub onto the brisket
2. light the charcoal briquettes in a chimney starter for 20 min
3. pour hot charcoal into smoker and add post oak wood chunks
4. set smoker to 225°F
5. place brisket fat-side up on the grill grates and close the lid
6. smoke the brisket until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (typically 6–8 hours)
7. remove the brisket from the smoker and let it rest for at least 1 hour
8. slice the brisket against the grain into ¼-inch thick pieces for serving and enjoy!