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Texas Barbecue Brisket Recipe

by Adam Dodd on Dec 09, 2021

Texas BBQ Brisket: Slow-Cooked Brisket Recipe

Ready in about 6 hours 30 minutes | Serves 10

Texas-style BBQ brisket is all about slow cooking, bold seasoning and tender beef. This recipe combines a homemade spice rub and barbecue sauce before finishing the brisket over the BBQ for a lightly charred crust.

Ingredients

For the Brisket

11 lb (5 kg) beef brisket
2 cups beef stock

For the Barbecue Sauce

1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups tomato ketchup
3½ fl oz Worcestershire sauce
2½ fl oz lemon juice
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp malt vinegar
1 tsp Tabasco sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp crushed chilli flakes
Salt, to taste

For the Rub

2 tbsp chilli powder
2 tbsp mustard powder
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp ground black pepper
Caster sugar, to taste
1 bay leaf, minced

How to Make BBQ Brisket

1. Make the Barbecue Sauce

Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the onion and garlic until softened. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and season with salt.

Simmer for 20 minutes, then blend until smooth. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Brisket

Preheat the oven to 150°C (130°C fan).

Combine the rub ingredients with a pinch of salt. Coat the brisket evenly with the rub.

3. Slow Cook the Brisket

Pour the beef stock and half of the barbecue sauce into a large roasting tin. Place the brisket on top and cover tightly with foil.

Cook for 4–5 hours, or until the meat is tender and a fork can easily penetrate it.

4. Finish on the BBQ

Transfer the cooked brisket to a BBQ over medium heat.

Close the lid and cook for approximately 20 minutes, turning carefully with tongs, until lightly charred and warmed through.

5. Rest and Slice

Transfer the brisket to a cutting board and allow it to rest before slicing.

Use a long slicing knife or brisket knife to cut the meat into slices. Serve with the remaining barbecue sauce.

Tips for Better BBQ Brisket

Trim excess fat before cooking, but avoid removing too much of the fat cap. This helps protect the meat during the long cooking process.

For easier slicing, always use a sharp knife and cut the brisket into even slices after resting.

Final Thoughts

This Texas BBQ brisket is ideal for feeding a crowd. Slow cooking creates tender, flavourful beef, while finishing it over the BBQ adds a delicious charred crust.

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Texas Barbecue Brisket Recipe

Texas BBQ Brisket: Slow-Cooked Brisket Recipe