Smoked beef brisket with beer barbecue sauce

Ingredients:

Dry marinade for rubbing

• 1 trimmed beef brisket with at least 1/4 inch of fat remaining (about 4 to 6 lbs.)
• 1/2 cup ground ancho pepper
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp. ground cumin
• 1 tbsp mustard powder
• 1 tbsp coarse salt
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper

Dark Beer BBQ Sauce

• 1 large red onion
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 2 serrano peppers, chopped
• 4 bottles of dark beer
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 bay leaves

Preparation:

1. Combine the spices in a small bowl. Rub them all over the brisket, place it on a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 6 hours.
2. Prepare the smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Place the brisket, fat side down, in the smoker and cook for 4-5 hours, or until tender. Baste with the sauce every 30 minutes.
   
   Recipe BBQ beef brisket.
   
   

   Dark Beer BBQ Sauce

   
   Place all ingredients in a small saucepan, season with salt and pepper, and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.