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Sweet and Smoky Beef Brisket
This oven beef brisket recipe is sweet and smoky, thanks to the spice rub and braising liquid, and cooked low and slow for ultra-tender slices everyone will love! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
7 hrs
Total Time
7 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 500 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Brisket Rub
- ¼ cup paprika
- 3 tablespoons maple sugar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Brisket
- 5 to 6 pounds beef brisket
Braising Liquid
- ¼ cup black coffee
- ¼ cup liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Apply the dry drub. Preheat your oven to 250°F. Liberally apply the dry rub on both sides of the brisket. If the brisket is refrigerated, let it sit for 30 minutes or until it comes to room temperature.
- Mix roasting liquid. Whisk all of the liquid ingredients together and pour into a roasting pan. Add the brisket to the roasting pan and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Cook the brisket. Cook for about 6 hours or until an instant-read thermometer reaches 195°F to 200°F.
- Slice the brisket. Remove the brisket from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes before slicing. Then, slice against the grain for the most tender pieces of brisket.
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Notes
- As mentioned above, I'm using a flat cut in these photos and videos, which is a leaner cut. If you like a fattier (and thus more juicy) brisket, make sure to choose a point cut.
- When it comes to the Worcestershire sauce, if you're gluten-free like me, please do read labels. Many brands of Worcestershire sauce are not gluten-free as they contain soy sauce or malt vinegar. For a gluten-free version I recommend this one.
- When it comes to liquid smoke, this all natural hickory smoke is my favorite.
Nutrition Information
Calories
500kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
60g
(120%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
176mg
(59%)
Sodium
2047mg
(85%)
Potassium
1193mg
(34%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1777IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 2047mg | 85% |
| Potassium | 1193mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1777IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.