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Mouthwatering BBQ Brisket in Oven

Learn how to make delicious, tender BBQ brisket in your oven without needing a smoker. This recipe delivers fall-apart brisket with amazing flavor through a simple two-step cooking process.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 575
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds beef brisket preferably with a nice fat cap
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce your favorite brand
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup additional barbecue sauce for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

  1. Remove the brisket from refrigeration and let it come to room temperature for about 1 hour. Trim excess fat if needed, leaving about 1/4 inch of the fat cap intact.
  2. Set your oven to 325°F (160°C) and position a rack in the center.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  4. Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. Rub olive oil all over the meat, then generously coat with the dry rub mixture on all sides, pressing it into the meat.
  5. Place sliced onions in the bottom of a large roasting pan or baking dish. Place the seasoned brisket, fat side up, on top of the onions.
  6. Combine beef broth and apple cider vinegar, then pour it around (not over) the brisket. The liquid should come about 1 inch up the sides of the meat.
  7. Cover the roasting pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 3 hours.
  8. After 3 hours, check if the brisket is fork-tender. If not, return to the oven for additional 30-minute increments until it reaches the desired tenderness.
  9. Remove brisket from the oven and carefully transfer to a cutting board. Let rest for 15 minutes, then slice against the grain into 1/4-inch slices.
  10. While the meat rests, mix together 1 cup barbecue sauce, honey, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl.
  11. Return the sliced brisket to the roasting pan, layering it in. Pour the BBQ glaze over the sliced meat, covering it completely.
  12. Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 30 minutes at 325°F.
  13. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving with additional barbecue sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 53gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 192mgSodium: 378mgSugar: 9g
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