Armchair BBQ Texas Brisket When You Cant Get To Austin

Ingredients

• 1 (12-14 lb/ 5.4-6.4 kg) whole beef brisket, point and flat (packer brisket)
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) kosher salt
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) onion powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cayenne pepper (optional, for a little kick)
• Heavy-duty aluminum foil (extra-wide) or butcher paper