EASY Homemade BBQ Slow Cooked Brisket

Please note this method is an easy way to cook indoors at home, but I use my smoker outside all year round for EVEN better results. Smoking meat on a smoker outdoors is an entirely different method... Recipe in a future book ;-) 

Homemade BBQ Rub:
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons paprika
A generous amount of black pepper all over
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon chilli powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
(for approx 1kg brisket, increase measurements for larger size)

Brisket is a tough and hard-working slab of meat, so it needs some time and love to bring out its flavour - but when you do the flavour is incredible. This recipe is very straightforward and easy, so don't feel daunted that the time means too much effort, it's super simple! I prefer to use a smoker but this guide is for an indoor cook!

• First, put the brisket into a large bowl, leave out of the fridge for at least 20-mins (this helps the oven work a bit more efficiently - a little greener decision!).
• Add all of the ingredients to the bowl and mix well with your hands, blending all of this homemade rub over the meat.  
• Place the rubbed brisket into your oven at 200C for 2hrs per kilo.
• After this you can choose to turn your grill on, up to about 250C, carefully place the brisket under the grill for a few minutes or so until the outer lay turns into a dark, rich,  tree-like "bark".  Your brisket is now be ready to either slice or shred - either tastes delicious! Serve with corn on the cob and perhaps a homemade slaw - or, my favourite, chilli and lime butter

This is perfect all year round;  for summer (best cooked on the BBQ though) or using the above procedure for winter or if you don't have a smoker!