Firecracker Brisket

There are different schools of thought when it comes to brisket. Some people only use salt and pepper to create the bark. I’m a fan of that method, but I also think brisket shouldn’t have rules. Over a number of years, I have experimented with many combinations, eventually landing on a spicy blend of chiles, peppercorns, and aromatics that makes a truly impressive bark. The first bite explodes in your mouth, picking up notes of sharp pepper, flowery pops of fennel and Szechuan peppercorns,