Beef Smoked Brisket and Moonshine Mop

posted by Joy 06-27-98 3:42 PM

Smoked Brisket

1 fresh brisket, flat cut, about 5 lbs
1 recipe rib rub
1 recipe moonshine mop

Rib Rub:
1 Tbl. ground cumin
1 Tbl. chili powder
1 Tbl. kosher salt
1 Tbl. freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbl. oregano
2 tsp. garlic powder

Moonshine Mop:
1 cup hot, thick and smoky tomato based barbecue sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup bourbon
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 Tbl. hot pepper sauce


Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate. Keeps indefinitely.

Coat brisket on all sides with rub; patting it firmly into the meat. Wrap well and refrigerate overnight. Bring brisket to room temperature.

Prepare smoker. Brush brisket with mop. Cook 3 hours. Brush again with mop. Cook another 2 hours. Slice thin.


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