Barbecued Texas Beef Brisket

12 Servings

NOTES : Texans like their barbecue spice, in the tradition of the southwest, which is chili pepper country. For this recipe, you'll need to order USDA "choice" grade, packer-trimmed brisket: That's a brisket with none of the fat cut off. Before being cooked, the meat is seasoned with a dry rub; during cooking, it is brushed regularly with a beer-based mop. You'll need to use a smoker for the brisket (a converted barbecue won't maintain the very low heat required), and to get the

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