INGREDIENTS:
Brisket:
1 (3 – 5 pound) brisket, fat trimmed to about ¼-inch thick
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
Brisket Rub:
1 packed Tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)
Barbecue Sauce
2 Tablespoons butter (or rendered brisket fat)
1 cup finely chopped onion (about ½ of a large onion)
2 – 3 cloves of garlic, minced
⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar
½ cup ketchup
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced (about 1 Tablespoon)
½ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup bourbon
reserved brisket juices, skimmed of fat
