½ cup paprika ⅓ cup black pepper ¼ cup salt ¼ cup chili powder ¼ cup ground cumin ¼ cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
Gas Grill Instructions:
Be sure to begin with a full tank of propane. Adjust heat for indirect cooking over medium-low heat. Add soaked wood chunks according to manufacturers directions. Or wrap in foil and add to grill.* Place a small can or pan of hot water on the side of the grill rack over a lit burner. Place brisket, fat side up, on a rack in a roasting pan; set pan on grill rack over the unlit burner. Cover and grill for 2-1/2 hours or until brisket is very dark brown. Wrap brisket in foil, return to grill directly on grill rack. Cook 1-1/2 to 2 hours more or until tender. Serve as directed above.
For 25 servings:
Double the recipe for both Davis Dry Rub and Brisket Barbecue Sauce and use two 5- to 5-1/2 pound fresh beef briskets. Prepare each brisket as directed above. Wrap each in heavy foil after slicing; refrigerate up to 2 days.
For 50 servings:
Quadruple the recipe for both Davis Dry Rub and Brisket Barbecue Sauce and use four 5- to 5-1/2-pound fresh beef briskets. Prepare briskets as directed above, smoking two at a time. Wrap each in heavy foil after slicing; refrigerate up to 2 days.
*Test Kitchen Tip:
To make a foil packet for smoking on a gas grill, place half the soaked wood chunks in the center of a 1218-inch sheet of heavy foil. Bring up two opposite edges of foil and make a pouch with a opening in the top of packet for smoke to escape. Repeat with remaining wood and a second sheet of foil. Place packets directly over heat on lava rocks, ceramic briquettes, or grates above the burner.
Test Kitchen Tip:
To reheat on a charcoal grill, arrange medium-hot coals around the edge of the grill. Test for medium heat in the center of the grill. Place chilled brisket packets in the center of the grill rack, not over the heat. Cover and grill for 30 minutes or until heated through. For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Adjust for indirect cooking. Grill as above. Packets also can be reheated in a 350 degree F oven for about 30 minutes.
