Maple Smoked Brisket
1.5 lb. beef brisket
2 tbsp. maple sugar, date sugar, or coconut sugar
2 tsp. smoked sea salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. mustard powder
1 tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. smoked paprika
2 c. bone broth or stock of choice
1 tbsp. liquid smoke* (I omit)
3 fresh thyme sprigs