If you are looking for an easy way to make BBQ brisket in the oven but you dont want to spend all day and night doing it, then this recipe is for you!
Yesterday I went hiking a mile and a half through the sweltering hot and muggy swamp because I apparently lack good decision-making skills. Sweating off the bug spray with each muddy step, I contemplated just drinking it and letting my body self-baste. You would think after 2 hours of inhaling mosquitoes by the gallon I would have been plenty full, but I had a roaring appetite when I was done and thankfully BBQ brisket waiting for me back home.
BBQ brisket is, in my humble opinion, one of the greatest summer treats known to man. Although, the excessive amount of time required to properly smoke a beef brisket prevents most people from enjoying it at home. However, there is no reason why you cannot cook BBQ brisket in the oven instead. Admittedly, you will not replicate that drenched in hickory smoke flavor from authentic bbq brisket, however, you can still craft a mouthwateringly tender brisket infused with bold BBQ flavor, in only a fraction of the time.
Tip For Cooking Texas-Style Brisket in the Oven Roast the brisket at 300°F and keep it covered in foil for the first six hours. Uncover the brisket in the last two to three hours of cooking to get a crisp exterior bark.
Note: If you want to be really prepared, start the brisket a day before cooking it and add some crisscrosses in it with a knife to give soak up the flavors from the dry rub overnight.
A good brisket will have fat marbled throughout the meat, which helps keep the beef tender and juicy and ohhh is it sooo good!
After it’s reached your desired degree, open the foil and bake brisket for another 30 minutes-45 minutes until it’s fork tender and juicy (you don’t want it to be dry).
I don’t know about you, but cooking a beef brisket sounds intimidating to me, best left to the experts I say and certainly not for the average home cook like me.
Spread a generous amount of brown sugar and then dry rub on top (see below for dry rub recipe)—it takes approximately 1 cup of brown sugar and 1/3 to 1/2 cup of dry rub to cover the brisket, moreso if it’s over 5 lbs. Next, flip the brisket over and spread a generous amount of brown sugar and dry rub over that.
Point vs Flat Cut Brisket
Flat cut briskets are leaner and more uniform in shape, resembling a thick textbook. These are great for serving because of the perfectly uniform slices you can create. Point cut briskets are considerably more fatty, which can also mean more flavor and moisture. Point cuts are also referred to as the deckle.
For my BBQ brisket recipe, I recommend using a flat cut brisket. If you choose to use a point cut instead, you are welcome to do so, however cooking time may vary.
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FAQ
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