We like brisket if the fat is trimmed from it.... I don't care for the fat flavor from a brisket... season until it won't hold any more and cook to 190 ish, slice for sammies.... I use forluvofsmoke's method of water in the smoker to 160 ish IT, then dry smoke to form a bark to 190.... That makes for the best brisket I've had.....
Dave
Dave