Beef Brisket Recipe
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 to 10
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Calories
460 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Beef Brisket Recipe
Description
After trimming excess fat, the brisket is thoroughly seasoned with coarse sea salt and refrigerated uncovered for at least 24 hours, which dry-brines the meat and helps enhance flavor and texture. Before roasting, the brisket is brought closer to room temperature and layered with garlic powder and black pepper.
The brisket is then wrapped tightly in foil and roasted slowly in a 250°F oven until it reaches an internal temperature between 180°F and 200°F, which can take several hours depending on size. This slow-roast method breaks down connective tissues and results in tender, well-cooked meat.
This preparation emphasizes the natural beef flavor with minimal seasoning and is suitable for slicing into thick portions. Using a meat thermometer ensures accurate doneness, which is crucial as brisket is typically served well done.
Larger briskets may be cut for faster cooking. Resting after roasting is recommended for juiciness before slicing.
Ingredients
- 1 (3 to 5-pound) beef brisket trimmed to 1/4" of fat
- sea salt coarse
- garlic powder
- black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the raw brisket from its packaging and pat it dry with a paper towel. Transfer it to a large baking sheet or roasting pan. Sprinkle both sides of the brisket with sea salt, making sure to get the sides as well. Use only the amount of salt you always would on beef. In other words, season to your personal taste. Allow the brisket to sit uncovered in the refrigerator overnight (24 hours is ideal), or as long as you can before cooking it in the oven.
- At least 30 minutes before cooking, take the meat out of the refrigerator to allow it to come closer to room temperature. Sprinkle both sides liberally with garlic powder and black pepper. Don't add more salt unless you feel you used too little for dry brining.
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer the brisket to a rimmed baking sheet that is lined with a long sheet of foil. Double wrap the brisket in foil. Roast the brisket in the preheated oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 180 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit, about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes per pound of meat.
- Once the brisket reaches about 145 degrees F, remove the foil and raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees F to allow the fat to become crispy for the last 45 minutes to 1 hour of baking. The final cooking temperature for brisket is 203 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat continues cooking while it rests, so you can pull it out of the oven around 190 - 195 degrees F and allow it to finish cooking as it rests. Otherwise, pull it out of the oven once it reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
- The best way to check the internal temperature of the meat is to use a quality meat thermometer and insert it into the thickest part of the meat. Wait patiently until the thermometer gets an accurate read. Large roasts increase in temperature by about 5 to 10 degrees after they are out of the oven, so keep this in mind before you pull it out.
- Let meat rest for 20 minutes to give the juices an opportunity to evenly distribute throughout the meat for the best texture.
- Transfer the finished brisket to a cutting board, reserving the drippings to make au jus for dipping if desired. Slice meat against the grain of the meat, and serve it with your favorite side dishes.
- Store any leftover brisket in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For best texture, dry-brine the brisket overnight uncovered in the refrigerator.
- Cook the brisket until the internal temperature reaches between 180°F and 203°F for proper tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer to monitor doneness accurately.
- Cooking times vary by brisket size; smaller sections cook faster.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories 460 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8ounces | |
| Calories | 460kcal | 23% |
| Protein | 76g | 152% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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