Texas-Style Smoked Brisket: The Ultimate Guide

Ingredients

• 1 (12-14 pound) beef brisket, point end preferred (5.4 - 6.4 kg)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1/4 cup kosher salt (60 ml)
• 1/4 cup coarse ground black pepper (60 ml)
• 2 tablespoons granulated garlic (30 ml)
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (30 ml)
• 1 tablespoon onion powder (15 ml)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (5 ml) (optional, for extra heat)