Texas Tuxedo: My Smoked Brisket Recipe for BBQ Perfection

Ingredients

• 1 (12-14 pound) beef brisket, packer cut (5.4-6.3 kg)
• 1/4 cup coarse kosher salt (approximately 60 ml)
• 1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper (approximately 60 ml)
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder (approximately 30 ml)
• 2 tablespoons onion powder (approximately 30 ml)
• 1/4 cup smoked paprika (approximately 60 ml) optional
• Heavy-duty aluminum foil or butcher paper (optional)