Ingredients

For the spice rub:

• 3 tablespoons smoked sea salt or kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon mustard seed
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 1/2; teaspoons ground red pepper or cayenne pepper (half a palmful)

For the brisket:

• 1 brisket (8 pounds), trimmed to 1/8-inch layer of fat on top
• Black pepper
• 1 red onion, grated
• 1/2 cup apple juice or cider
• 1/2 cup lager-style beer, at room temperature

For the smoky BBQ sauce:

• 1 cup good-quality ketchup, such as Heinz Organic
• 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons dark amber maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Coarse black pepper

For the sweet 'n spicy pickles:;

• 2 cups white balsamic vinegar or cider vinegar
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 large clove garlic, halved
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 small red chili pepper, such as Fresno, sliced
• 4 kirby cucumbers, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• A few sprigs fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed (about a palmful)
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed (about a palmful)
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

For serving:

• 32 slider-size (2 1/2 inches) biscuits, split

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