The TEXAS BRISKET SECRET INGREDIENT nobody talks about!

beef brisket

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and can be cooked similarly.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugars and preservatives.

Start by discussing the secret ingredient sumac and its potential benefits for brisket.

Prepare the rub by mixing 1/4 cup of coarse cracked pepper and 1/4 cup of kosher salt in a bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of Lowry's seasoning to the mixture.

Add approximately 1 tablespoon of sumac to the rub mixture.

Spray the rub mixture with vegetable oil to help it bind together.

Add a few squirts of water to the rub mixture to help it stick to the brisket.

Trim any excess fat from the brisket before applying the rub.

Apply the rub evenly to the brisket, starting with the back and then covering the edges.

Vacuum seal the brisket to allow for dry brining for a few days before smoking.

Preheat the smoker to around 250°F (121°C) before placing the brisket inside.

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