Ingredients

For the rub:

1/4 cup finely ground dark roast coffee

1/4 cup dark chili powder

1/4 cup smoked paprika

1/4 cup kosher salt

1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar

1.5 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1/2 tablespoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For the brisket:

6-7 pound beef brisket

Preparation

Mix ingredients in bowl to make rub. Pat brisket dry with paper towel. Massage rub into brisket. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours. Prepare grill at 225 degrees. Place brisket, fat side up, in center of grill. Use smoking wood as you wish. Cook for 1 hour per pound. After cooking prescribed length, insert a meat thermometer into thickest part of brisket. It should read 185 degrees. Remove meat, let rest for 30 minutes. Carve.