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Oven BBQ Beef Brisket Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Oven BBQ Beef Brisket recipe offers a tender, flavorful brisket slow-roasted with a special seasoning rub and a sweet, hickory-flavored barbecue sauce. Perfect for feeding a crowd or a family gathering, it uses a low and slow oven roasting method to develop a rich crust and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Prep the night before for maximum flavor infusion and enjoy a classic BBQ favorite made right in your kitchen oven.

Ingredients

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Brisket

  • 5–6 pounds brisket
  • 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 teaspoons table salt
  • 2 teaspoons celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Sauce

  • 20 ounces hickory-flavored barbecue sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s recommended)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the seasoning rub: The night before cooking, combine table salt, celery salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and granulated sugar in a small bowl. This mix will create the flavorful rub for the brisket.
  2. Prepare the brisket: Place the brisket in a large roasting pan and trim the fat if it is very thick, leaving at least a 1/4″ layer. Moisten the meat with Worcestershire sauce on all sides, then sprinkle half of the seasoning rub on the top and bottom of the brisket. Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate overnight to let flavors penetrate.
  3. Preheat oven and season brisket: The next day, preheat your oven to 250°F. Remove the brisket from the fridge and discard the foil. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning rub evenly over the brisket’s surface, then cover it back with foil.
  4. Slow roast the brisket: Roast the brisket in the oven at 250°F for about 5-6 hours, allowing approximately 1 hour per pound of meat. This slow cooking breaks down connective tissue and tenderizes the meat.
  5. Prepare the BBQ sauce topping: Remove the brisket from the oven and discard the foil. Pour off excess fat from the pan. In a medium bowl, mix the brown sugar with hickory-flavored barbecue sauce.
  6. Braise with barbecue sauce: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the brisket, then increase oven temperature to 350°F. Return the brisket uncovered to the oven and roast for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour, until the sauce is heated through and the brisket is tender.
  7. Rest and serve: Remove the brisket from the oven and allow it to rest for 15 minutes to let the juices redistribute. Slice the meat into finger-width strips against the grain or chop as desired, then serve.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or in the microwave briefly before serving.
  • Freezing: Leftover brisket freezes well for 2-3 months. Thaw completely before reheating and using in dishes like nachos or sandwiches.
  • Cut against the grain: Slice perpendicular to the direction of the muscle fibers to ensure tender, easy-to-chew pieces.
  • Plan ahead: Check the brisket weight to properly plan cooking time—about 1 hour per pound at 250°F.
  • Fat cap positioning: This recipe recommends placing the fat cap on the bottom while roasting in the oven to promote a crusty top surface, though some prefer it on top for smoking methods.
  • Great for crowds: This recipe scales for large groups and is reliable and easy to prepare for many guests, making it a popular choice for big events and parties.

Find it online: https://oliviadinner.com/oven-bbq-beef-brisket-recipe/