Best 10 Barbecue Style Beef Brisket Recipes

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There's nothing quite like the smoky, tender flavor of barbecue style beef brisket. This classic dish is a staple of backyard cookouts and holiday gatherings, and it's sure to please even the most discerning palate. While brisket can be a bit intimidating to cook, it's actually quite simple if you follow a few basic steps. In this article, we'll provide you with a foolproof recipe for barbecue style beef brisket, as well as some tips and tricks for getting the perfect results. So fire up your grill or smoker and get ready to enjoy some of the best brisket you've ever tasted!

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BARBECUE-STYLE BEEF BRISKET



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"This simple brisket recipe never fails me," notes Joan Hallford of North Richland Hills, Texas. "I always hope there will be a few slices left over for sandwiches the next day."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 fresh beef brisket (5 pounds)
2 to 4 teaspoons Liquid Smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Place flour in a large oven roasting bag; shake to coat bag. Rub brisket with Liquid Smoke if desired, celery seed and pepper; place in bag. Place in a roasting pan. Combine chili sauce and barbecue sauce; pour over brisket. Seal bag. , With a knife, cut six 1/2-in. slits in top of bag. Bake at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until meat is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes. Carefully remove brisket from bag. Thinly slice meat across the grain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OVEN BARBECUED BEEF BRISKET I



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This is a great recipe for the family on the go as it needs very little attention. Choose a brisket that weighs between 4 and 5 pounds, depending on how many you are feeding.

Provided by JMOOSE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 5h10m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds beef brisket
salt to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees).
  • Sprinkle both sides of brisket with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Place in a large covered roasting pan.
  • Cook covered with no water at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) allowing 1 hour per pound.
  • Before last hour of cooking, remove brisket and slice. Return slices to pan and add barbecue sauce mixed with water. Cover meat with sauce, cover, and cook 1 hour longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 147.2 mg, Fat 53.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.6 g, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

BBQ BEEF BRISKET



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

One 4-pound brisket
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 packed tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried shallots
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Buttered toasted buns or Buttermilk Cheddar Corn Cakes (recipe follows)
Crunchy Ranch Slaw (recipe follows), for serving
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for cooking corn cakes
1 large egg
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar
1/3 cup canned corn, rinsed and drained, optional
1 tablespoon dried chives
Serving suggestions: butter and maple syrup
1/2 cup mayo
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 small crown broccoli
1/4 green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
1 bulb fennel, fronds reserved and bulb thinly sliced (about 4 cups)

Steps:

  • Allow the brisket to come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Combine the salt, sugar, shallots, garlic powder, smoked paprika and cayenne in a small bowl to make a dry rub. Massage the rub into all sides of the meat, being sure to use it all. Lay the brisket on a sheet pan.
  • Light a grill on low heat on one side, keeping the other side turned off; you should maintain a temperature of 250 to 300 degrees F the whole time you are grilling. Place the hickory chips in a foil pan. Cover with foil and cut slits in the top to release the smoke. Place the foil pan on the lit side of the grill. Place the brisket fat-side up on the turned-off side of the grill and close the cover. Cook, flipping a few times, until very tender but not falling apart and the center reaches about 200 degrees F, 3 to 4 hours. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes, then slice the brisket into thin slices across the grain. Serve over buttered toasted buns or with Corn Cakes and Crunchy Slaw.
  • Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the wet ingredients.
  • Whisk together the egg and buttermilk in a large mixing bowl. While whisking, pour in the melted butter and stir until combined. Stir in the dry ingredients just until combined. (Be sure not to overwork the batter.) Fold in the Cheddar, corn, if using, and chives.
  • Place the skillet over medium heat and add enough butter to coat the bottom. Ladle about 1/2 cup batter into the pan, spreading gently to form a thick circle. Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip over and cook until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Melt a small pat of butter in the skillet in between each batch (this will help the corn cakes rise). Serve immediately, with more butter and maple syrup, if desired.
  • Whisk together the mayo, dill, granulated sugar, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, pepper and salt in a large bowl.
  • Remove the stem from the broccoli and slice thinly, then add to the bowl. Cut the crown of the broccoli into small florets and add to the bowl, along with the cabbage and fennel. Toss until the vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing. Garnish with the fennel fronds.
  • Serve immediately or store refrigerated in an airtight container. This recipe tastes even better the next day!

BARBECUED TEXAS BEEF BRISKET



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Categories     Beef     Summer     Chill     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

For dry rub
1/2 cup paprika
3 tablespoons ground black pepper
3 tablespoons coarse salt
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 7 1/2- to 8-pound untrimmed whole beef brisket
For mop
12 ounces beer
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons minced jalapeño chilies
5 pounds (about) 100% natural lump charcoal
4 cups (about) oak or hickory wood smoke chips, soaked in cold water at least 30 minutes
1 cup purchased barbecue sauce (such as Bull's-Eye)
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Make dry rub:
  • Mix first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend.
  • Transfer 1 tablespoon dry rub to another small bowl and reserve for mop. Spread remaining dry rub all over brisket. Cover with plastic; chill overnight.
  • Make mop:
  • Mix first 6 ingredients plus reserved dry rub in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over low heat 5 minutes. Pour 1/2 cup mop into bowl; cover and chill for use in sauce. Cover and chill remaining mop.
  • Following manufacturer's instructions and using natural lump charcoal, start fire in smoker. When charcoal is ash gray, drain 1/2 cup wood chips and scatter over charcoal. Bring smoker to 200°F. to 225°F., regulating temperature by opening vents wider to increase temperature and closing slightly to reduce temperature.
  • Place brisket, fat side up, on rack in smoker. Cover; cook until tender when pierced with fork and meat thermometer inserted into center registers 185°F., about 10 hours (turn brisket over for last 30 minutes). Every 1 1/2 to 2 hours, add enough charcoal to maintain single layer and to maintain 200°F. to 225°F. temperature; add 1/2 cup drained wood chips. Brush brisket with chilled mop in pan each time smoker is opened. Transfer brisket to platter; let stand 15 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool 1 hour. Wrap in foil; chill. Before continuing, rewarm brisket, still wrapped, in 350°F. oven about 45 minutes.) Combine barbecue sauce and chili powder in heavy small saucepan. Add any accumulated juices from brisket and bring to boil, thinning sauce with some of reserved 1/2 cup mop, if desired.
  • Thinly slice brisket across grain. Serve, passing sauce separately.

BARBECUED BEEF BRISKET



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A guest at the RV park and marina my husband and I used to run gave me this flavorful brisket recipe. It's become the star of countless meal gatherings, from potlucks to holiday dinners. Husband Ed and our five grown children look forward to it as much as our Christmas turkey. -Bettye Miller, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 garlic clove, minced
BRISKET:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 fresh beef brisket (2 to 2-1/2 pounds), trimmed

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat 3-4 minutes or until brown sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a disposable foil pan., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown brisket on both sides. Place in foil pan, turning to coat with sauce. Cover pan tightly with foil., Place pan on grill rack over indirect medium heat. Grill, covered, 2 to 2-1/4 hours or until meat is tender., Remove from heat. Remove brisket from pan; tent with foil and let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, skim fat from sauce in pan. Cut brisket diagonally across the grain into thin slices; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein.

TEXAS-STYLE BARBECUED BRISKET



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Editor's note: The recipe and introductory text below are from The Barbecue! Bible 10th Anniversary Edition, by Steven Raichlen. To read more about Raichlen and BBQ, go to our feature The Best Barbecue in the U.S.A.

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     Graduation     Backyard BBQ     Kwanzaa     Dinner     Brisket     Spring     Summer     Tailgating     Grill     Grill/Barbecue

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Grilling Method
Indirect grilling
Advance preparation
4 to 8 hours for curing the meat (optional); also, allow yourself about 6 hours cooking time
Special equipment
6 cups hickory or mesquite chips or chunks, soaked for 1 hour in cold water to cover and drained
Ingredients
1 beef brisket (5 to 6 pounds), with a layer of fat at least 1/4 inch thick, preferably 1/2 inch thick
1 tablespoon coarse salt (kosher or sea)
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse the brisket under cold running water and blot it dry with paper towels.
  • 2. Combine the salt, chili powder, sugar, pepper, and cumin in a bowl and toss with your fingers to mix. Rub the spice mixture on the brisket on all sides. If you have time, wrap the brisket in plastic and let it cure, in the refrigerator, for 4 to 8 hours (or even overnight), but don't worry if you don't have time for this-it will be plenty flavorful, even if you cook it right away.
  • 3. Set up a charcoal grill for indirect grilling and preheat it to low. No drip pan is necessary for this recipe.
  • 4. When ready to cook, toss 1 1/2 cups of the wood chips on the coals (3/4 cup per side). Place the brisket, fat side up, in an aluminum foil pan (or make a pan with a double sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil). Place the pan in the center of the hot grate, away from the heat. Cover the grill.
  • 5. Smoke cook the brisket until tender enough to shred with your fingers; 6 hours will likely do it, but it may take as long as 8 (the cooking time will depend on the size of the brisket and heat of the grill). Baste the brisket from time to time with the fat and juices that accumulate in the pan. You'll need to add 10 to 12 fresh coals to each side every hour and toss more wood chips on the fresh coals; add about 3/4 cup chips per side every time you replenish the coals during the first 3 hours.
  • 6. Remove the brisket pan from the grill and let rest for 15 minutes. Transfer the brisket to a cutting board and thinly slice it across the grain, using a sharp knife, electric knife, or cleaver. Transfer the sliced meat to a platter, pour the pan juices on top, and serve at once.
  • Barbecue Sauce, the Texas Way
  • The best Texas-style barbecue sauce combines the sweetness of Kansas City-style tomato sauces with the mouth-puckering tartness of a North Carolina vinegar sauce. I've come up with my own version-mix together equal parts of the Basic Barbecue Sauce and the North Carolina Vinegar Sauce . Serve this with barbecued brisket. For a really good sauce, add some meat drippings or a little chopped brisket.

TEXAS BARBECUE BRISKET



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Take your barbecue beyond the burger with this brilliant beef brisket

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 6h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

about a 5kg/ 11 lb piece of beef brisket
500 ml/ 18 fl oz beef stock
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 small onion , finely chopped
3 garlic cloves , crushed
500 ml/ 18 fl oz tomato ketchup
100 ml/ 3.5 fl oz Worcestershire sauce
75 ml/ 2.5 fl oz lemon juice
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp malt vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp crushed chilli flakes
1 tsp Tabasco sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
2 tbsp each chilli powder and mustard powder
1 tbsp each paprika , ground cumin, garlic powder, ground black pepper, caster sugar
1 bay leaf , crushed

Steps:

  • To make the barbecue sauce, heat the oil in a frying pan, then cook onion and garlic for a few mins until soft. Add the rest of the sauce ingredients to the pan with a good pinch of salt and simmer for 20 mins. Use a hand blender or food processor to whizz to a smooth purée.
  • Heat oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2. Make the rub by mixing all the ingredients together with a pinch of salt. Rub the mix all over the beef and set aside.
  • In a large roasting tin, mix the beef stock and ½ the barbecue sauce. Add the brisket to the tin, cover tightly with foil, then cook for 4-5 hrs until the meat is really tender when you push a fork into it. The beef can be prepared the night before - just leave it to cool in the tin covered with foil, but don't refrigerate.
  • To finish the beef, get a barbecue fired up and wait until the coals are completely ashen - you want a low, not fierce, heat. Lift the beef out of the roasting tin and place on the barbecue to char. If your barbecue has a lid, close it now. Cook for about 20 mins, turning it carefully with tongs, until lightly charred all over and heated through. Lift onto a board and serve sliced with the remaining barbecue sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 958 calories, Fat 59 grams fat, SaturatedFat 26 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Protein 94 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

BUSY DAY BARBEQUE BRISKET



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Brisket is rubbed with spices and liquid smoke and then cooked in a slow cooker with barbeque sauce until tender and juicy. This calls for just enough barbecue sauce for that smoky flavor while still allowing the flavor of the meat to come through. Hint: It's even better if you marinate it in the dry rub overnight.

Provided by Shannon :)

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
3 pounds beef brisket, trimmed of fat
½ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ cups barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Combine thyme, paprika, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and cumin in a small bowl; set aside. Rub brisket all over with liquid smoke, then rub with spice mixture.
  • Pour Worcestershire and barbeque sauces into a slow cooker; place beef on top. Cover, and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours, until fork tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1194.2 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

BARBECUED BEEF BRISKET



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This is a SUCCULENT, super-moist and flavorful way to make beef. I believe this would be easily adaptable for a crockpot! ENJOY!

Provided by WJKing

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 3h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 -4 lbs beef brisket
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 medium chopped onions
1 cup chili sauce
1 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Place brisket in Dutch oven; add all remaining brisket ingredients.
  • Cover; bake for 3-3 1/2 hours or until brisket is fork tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a 2 quart saucepan, stir together all the barbecue sauce ingredients.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • until sauce is heated through (8-10 minutes).
  • Remove brisket to cutting board; reserve pan juices!
  • Stir in one cup reserved pan juices into barbecue sauce.
  • Slice brisket thinly; spoon barbecue sauce over sliced brisket.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 689.5, Fat 46.3, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 124.7, Sodium 1782.8, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 26.1, Protein 33.1

TEXAS-STYLE BARBECUED BEEF BRISKET



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From Southern Living January 2012. As a note, I am not a fan of cumin so I would reduce it to 1/2 tsp and/or omit it altogether!

Provided by Papa D 1946-2012

Categories     Meat

Time 8h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large sweet onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon jarred beef base
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons hickory liquid smoke
1 (2 -3 lb) beef brisket, flat trimmed
1/4 cup beer
3 tablespoons bottled chili sauce

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 6 quart slow cooker, add onion and garlic. Stir together chili powder and next 5 ingredients. Rub over brisket and place brisket over onion mixture in slow cooker.
  • Whisk together beer and chili sauce. Slowly pour mixture around brisket, avoid removing spices from brisket.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or high 4 to 5 hours. When done uncover and let sit in cooker 20 minutes.
  • Remove brisket from slow cooker; cut brisket across the grain into thin slices put on serving plate and spoon pan juices over meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.9, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 140.6, Sodium 556.3, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 48.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef brisket: Look for a brisket that is well-marbled with fat, as this will help to keep it moist and flavorful during the long cooking process.
  • Trim the fat: Trim off any excess fat from the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch of fat on the surface. This will help to prevent the brisket from becoming too greasy.
  • Season the brisket liberally: Rub the brisket all over with a mixture of your favorite spices and seasonings. Be sure to get the rub into all the nooks and crannies of the brisket.
  • Cook the brisket low and slow: The key to tender and flavorful brisket is to cook it low and slow. Cook the brisket at 225 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-12 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wrap the brisket in foil: Once the brisket has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, wrap it tightly in foil and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help to keep the brisket moist and tender.
  • Let the brisket rest before slicing: Once the brisket is cooked, let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful brisket.

Conclusion:

Barbecue-style beef brisket is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make a brisket that is sure to impress your friends and family. So fire up your grill or smoker and get started today!

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