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Brisket with Coffee and Beer Mop Sauce
1/4 cup kosher or sea salt
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup sweet paprika
2 tablespoons pure chili powder
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (5 to 6-pound) center-cut piece of brisket
6 slices bacon
Coffee and Beer Mop Sauce, recipe follows
Jim's Really Easy and Really Good Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows 4 to 6 cups
hickory or apple wood chips, soaked for 1 hour in water to cover, drained
Make the rub by placing the salt, brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, pepper, onion
powder, and oregano in a small bowl and stir to mix.
If your brisket has a thick layer of fat, trim it to a thickness of 1/4-inch. Place the
brisket in a roasting pan and generously sprinkle both sides with the rub, using about 3
tablespoons per side and patting it into the meat with your fingertips. The leftover rub
can be stored for several months in a jar. You can cook the brisket right away, but it
will taste better if you let it cure in the refrigerator covered for at least 4 to 24
hours.
Set up the grill for indirect grilling and preheat to medium-low. If using a gas grill,
place all the wood chips in the smoker box or in a smoker pouch and run the grill on high
until you see smoke then reduce the heat to medium-low. If using a charcoal grill, place a
large drip pan in the center, preheat the grill to medium-low, then toss 1 cup of the wood
chips on the coals.
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When ready to cook, place the brisket in the center of the hot grate, fat side up, over
the drip pan and away from the heat. Drape the bacon slices over the top of the meat, and
then cover the grill. Cook the brisket until very tender, 5 to 6 hours or until the
internal temperature reaches about 190 degrees F. Generously mop or baste the meat on both
sides with the mop sauce. Wrap the brisket in aluminum foil, and continue cooking until
done. If using a charcoal grill, every hour you'll need to add 12 fresh coals and 1/2 cup
wood chips to each side.
Transfer the grilled brisket to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly
slice across the grain, using an electric knife or sharp carving knife. Transfer the
sliced meat to a platter. Spoon the barbecue sauce over the meat or, better yet, serve it
on the side.
Mop Sauce:
1 cup beer
1 cup apple cider
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup coffee
1 cup beef or chicken stock
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons hot sauce, (recommended: Tabasco sauce)
2 teaspoons kosher or sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Place all ingredients in a non-reactive bowl and whisk to mix. Taste for seasoning, adding
more salt, if necessary.
Jim's Really Easy and Really Good Barbecue Sauce:
2 cups your favorite barbecue sauce.
1 to 2 cups your favorite mild or hot salsa
1/4 cup cider vinegar, or more to taste
Kosher or sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Combine the barbecue sauce, salsa, and vinegar in a non-reactive saucepan over medium
heat, bring to a simmer, and let cook until thick and flavorful, 5 to 8 minutes. Season
with salt and pepper. The sauce can be served hot or at room temperature and may be
refrigerated, covered, for up to 48 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving. |
