Texas Smoked Brisket: The Ultimate Smoker Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (12-14 pound) whole beef brisket (point and flat), untrimmed
• 1/2 cup coarse kosher salt (115g)
• 1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper (30g)
• 2 tablespoons granulated garlic (30ml)
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (30ml)
• 1 tablespoon onion powder (15ml)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) (5ml)
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar (240ml)
• 1 cup water (240ml)