Friday Recipe: Beer Mop Brisket

In honor of this BEAUTIFUL weekend, today's Friday recipe is for my dad's Beer Mop Brisket. I love a good brisket, and this recipe is one of my favorites. Please note that this recipe requires overnight refrigeration, so be sure to plan accordingly. Now-- Get outside and get grilling!


Ken's Brisket Rub

¾ cup paprika

¼ cup ground black pepper

¼ salt

¼ cup sugar

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons garlic powder

2 tablespoons onion powder

2 teaspoons cayenne

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Combine ingredients in small bowl. Apply rub evenly to 8 to 12 pound brisket; reserving one tablespoon for basic beer mop. Place brisket in plastic bag and refrigerate over night. Remove from refrigerator 45 minutes before grilling or smoking.

Basic Beer Mop

12 ounces beer

½ cup cider vinegar

½ cup water

¼ cup oil, canola or corn

½ medium onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons chili powdr

2 tablespoons onion powder

1 Tablespoon Ken’s Brisket Rub

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

In a saucepan mix together mop ingredients and warm over low heat. Use to baste brisket coated with Ken’s rub.

Grill and enjoy!

Have a wonderful weekend! (Mine will be filled with studying for finals-- maybe I can at least study outside??)

Ashley

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