Best 5 Hubbys Favorite Texas Bbq Brisket Recipes

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For the avid barbecue lover, there's no dish quite as tantalizing as a perfectly smoked brisket. The tender, juicy meat, the smoky flavor, and the delicious bark are all elements that come together to create a true culinary masterpiece. If you're looking to impress your hubby with a mouthwatering Texas-style barbecue brisket, this article will provide you with the ultimate guide to creating the best recipe. From selecting the right cut of meat to mastering the art of low and slow cooking, we'll cover all the essential steps to ensure that your brisket turns out absolutely perfect.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TEXAS-STYLE BRISKET



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This is the quintessential Texas-style brisket. Even my husband's six-generation Texas family is impressed by it! Grilling with wood chips takes a little extra effort, but I promise you'll be glad you did. Each bite tastes like heaven on a plate. -Renee Morgan, Taylor, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h35m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 whole fresh beef brisket (12 to 14 pounds)
1/2 cup pepper
1/4 cup kosher salt
Large disposable foil pan
About 6 cups wood chips, preferably oak

Steps:

  • Trim fat on brisket to 1/2-inch thickness. Rub brisket with pepper and salt; place in a large disposable foil pan, fat side up. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. Meanwhile, soak wood chips in water., To prepare grill for slow indirect cooking, adjust grill vents so top vent is half open and bottom vent is open only a quarter of the way. Make 2 arrangements of 45 unlit coals on opposite sides of the grill, leaving the center of the grill open. Light 20 additional coals until ash-covered; distribute over unlit coals. Sprinkle 2 cups soaked wood chips over lit coals., Replace grill rack. Close grill and allow temperature in grill to reach 275°, about 15 minutes., Place foil pan with brisket in center of grill rack; cover grill and cook 3 hours (do not open grill). Check temperature of grill periodically to maintain a temperature of 275° throughout cooking. Heat level may be adjusted by opening vents to raise temperature and closing vents partway to decrease temperature., Add another 10 unlit coals and 1 cup wood chips to each side of the grill. Cook brisket, covered, 3-4 hours longer or until fork-tender (a thermometer inserted in brisket should read about 190°); add coals and wood chips as needed to maintain a grill temperature of 275°., Remove brisket from grill. Cover tightly with foil; let stand 30-60 minutes. Cut brisket across the grain into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 1243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 56g protein.

TEXAS-STYLE BEEF BRISKET



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A friend had success with this recipe, so I tried it. When my husband told me how much he loved it, I knew I'd be making it often.—Vivian Warner, Elkhart, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
1 fresh beef brisket (6 pounds)
1/2 cup beef broth
2 bay leaves
BARBECUE SAUCE:
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or shallow dish, combine the Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, bay leaves, garlic, celery salt, pepper and, if desired, liquid smoke. Cut brisket in half; add to bowl and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Transfer beef to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; add broth and bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender., For sauce, in a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through., Remove brisket from the slow cooker; discard bay leaves. Place 1 cup cooking juices in a measuring cup; skim fat. Add to the barbecue sauce. Discard remaining juices., Return brisket to the slow cooker; top with sauce mixture. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Thinly slice beef across the grain; serve with sauce. Freeze option: Place individual portions of sliced brisket in freezer containers; top with barbecue sauce. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

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

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

TANGY TEXAS BBQ BRISKET



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Make and share this Tangy Texas BBQ Brisket recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion salt
2 teaspoons celery salt
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
4 lbs well trimmed boneless beef brisket
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients, garlic salt through liquid smoke.
  • Rub brisket in spice mixture and put in a greased baking dish.
  • Cover dish and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  • Bring brisket to room temperature and pour 1/3 cup of Worcestershire sauce over brisket.
  • Wrap in foil and cook about 4 hours at 275 degrees.
  • Pour Barbeque sauce over brisket and cook for 1 more hour.

Tips:

  • Choose the right brisket: Look for a brisket that is well-marbled with a good amount of fat. This will help the brisket stay moist and flavorful during the long cooking process.
  • Trim the brisket: Before cooking, trim the brisket of any excess fat. This will help the rub and smoke penetrate the meat more easily.
  • Use a good rub: The rub is what will give the brisket its flavor. There are many different rub recipes available, so experiment until you find one that you like.
  • Cook the brisket low and slow: Brisket is a tough cut of meat, so it needs to be cooked low and slow to break down the collagen and make it tender. The ideal cooking temperature is between 225 and 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wrap the brisket in foil: Once the brisket has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, wrap it in foil and continue cooking until it reaches an internal temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help the brisket stay moist and tender.
  • Let the brisket rest: Once the brisket is cooked, let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Texas BBQ 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 smoker and get started!

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