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beef brisket

Foolproof Oven-Baked Beef Brisket

5 from 1 vote
This tender, oven-baked Beef Brisket features a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a sticky, caramelized BBQ crust. The slow-braising method guarantees perfectly juicy meat every single time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 flat cut beef brisket (about 4-5 lbs) Fat cap trimmed to ¼ inch
  • ¼ cup brown sugar Packed tightly
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika For wood-fired flavor
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper Coarsely ground
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth Low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar For tenderizing
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce Your favorite thick brand

Equipment

  • 1 roasting pan Heavy duty
  • 1 Aluminum foil Heavy duty for sealing
  • 1 carving knife For slicing against the grain
  • 1 cutting board For resting the meat

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and trim the fat cap on the meat to an even quarter-inch thickness.
    trimming fat cap on beef brisket
  2. Combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then rub aggressively over the entire surface of the meat.
    rubbing dry spice blend onto raw beef brisket
  3. Place the seasoned meat into a heavy roasting pan and pour the beef broth and apple cider vinegar around the base.
  4. Cover the pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil and bake for 3.5 to 4 hours until fork-tender.
  5. Remove the foil, brush the top generously with BBQ sauce, and return to the oven uncovered for 45 minutes to caramelize.
    brushing bbq sauce on baked beef brisket
  6. Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 20 minutes before slicing against the grain to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 220gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 45gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 1150mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Always slice the meat against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness.

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