Smoked Brisket

Ingredients

• 1 beef brisket (about 10 lbs, untrimmed)
• 2 lbs wood chips (I use an even mix of hickory and apple)
• Rub
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Mexican chili powder (from ethnic food isle or local hispanic market if available)
• 1 tablespoon salt (I prefer kosher, iodized will do)
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Steam pan and mop sauce
• 1/2 gallon apple juice
• 3 cups strong coffee
• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 2 (12 ounce) cans beer
• 1/2 cup salt