Broken Spoke BBQ Brisket

Ingredients

• 1 (8 to 10-pound) beef brisket
• Salt and ground black pepper
• BBQ Sauce, recipe follows

Directions

Preheat a smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Season brisket with salt and pepper on both sides. Place brisket, fat side up, in the smoker, with the largest end towards the fire box. Do not place meat any closer than 3 feet from the fire. Smoke for 8 hours. Remove brisket to a platter and brush with BBQ sauce. Carve or pull meat as desired.

BBQ Sauce:

1 (12-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon liquid smoke, optional

1/4 cup brown sugar or honey

Salt

Onion powder, or 1/4 small onion, minced

Garlic powder, or 1 clove garlic, minced

Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Stir to combine and then simmer for 30 minutes over low heat.