Meemaw’s Brisket Recipe

Meemaw’s brisket recipe, as seen on the TV show Young Sheldon, includes the following ingredients ¹:

• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 3 tablespoons dried mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup amber ale

To prepare the brisket, follow these steps:

• Make a dry rub by mixing the dry ingredients and coat the brisket.
• Put the brisket in a ziplock bag, squeeze out the air, and seal it.
• Marinate for at least 24 hours in the refrigerator.
• Place the brisket in a smoker tray, pour the juices from the ziplock bag over the meat, and smoke for 30 minutes at 135°C (275°F).
• Spray the brisket with beer occasionally to keep it moist.
• Wrap the brisket in two layers of thick foil, add a cup of beer, and seal it well.
• Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 93°C (200°F).
• Use the cooking juice to make gravy.
• Slice the brisket against the grain and serve.