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Smoked BBQ Brisket

Looking for that perfect BBQ brisket recipe that delivers authentic smokehouse flavor right from your own kitchen? This oven-baked brisket combines the best of low-and-slow cooking with a smoky, tangy BBQ sauce that creates a bark-like exterior while keeping the meat incredibly tender and juicy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 55 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 fat cap intact
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 1/2 cups high-quality BBQ sauce or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke optional, for enhanced smoky flavor

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Pat the brisket dry with paper towels. If the fat cap is thicker than 1/4 inch, trim it down slightly, but leave some fat for flavor and moisture.
  3. In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, cayenne, and oregano to create a dry rub.
  4. Rub the brisket all over with olive oil, then generously coat with the dry rub mixture, pressing it into the meat to adhere.
  5. Place the brisket, fat side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan. Pour beef broth into the bottom of the pan (but not over the brisket).
  6. Cover the pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil and place in the preheated oven.
  7. Bake for approximately 1 hour per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 180°F (82°C) and the meat is fork-tender but not falling apart.
  8. While the brisket is cooking, prepare the BBQ sauce by combining the store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce with Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and liquid smoke (if using) in a saucepan. Simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  9. Remove the brisket from the oven and carefully open the foil (watch for hot steam). Increase the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
  10. Transfer the brisket to a cutting board and slice against the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices. The meat should be tender but still hold together.
  11. Return the sliced brisket to the roasting pan, arranging the slices in their original shape.
  12. Pour the prepared BBQ sauce over the sliced meat, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
  13. Return to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and slightly caramelized on the edges.
  14. Allow the brisket to rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

Nutrition

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