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BBQ brisket shredded and served with fries
Juicy and mouthwatering BBQ brisket

Oven-Braised BBQ Brisket

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Brisket is the king of BBQ. It's a tough muscle rich in connective tissue that only the 'low & slow' method can tame. During this process, tough parts transform into juicy gelatin, resulting in tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 4 hrs
⌛ Total Time 4 hrs 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 720 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Deep baking pan (roasting pan)
  • Aluminum foil
  • Meat thermometer (recommended)

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Rub thoroughly into the meat on all sides.

Tip: Salt draws moisture to the surface, aiding in forming a flavorful crust (bark).
2 ✓

Roughly chop onion and garlic. Sauté in oil, then mix in BBQ sauce, sugar, and broth.

Tip: The broth provides steam during baking to prevent drying.
3 ✓

Place meat in a roasting pan, pour sauce around (not over) it, and seal tightly with foil. Bake at 300°F-325°F (150-160°C) for 3-4 hours.

Tip: Steam trapped under the foil accelerates the breakdown of connective tissue (braising).
4 ✓

Check tenderness: if a fork slides in without resistance, remove foil and roast 15 more minutes to crisp the top.

Tip: Uncovering evaporates surface moisture, hardening the spices.
5 ✓

Remove from oven and rest on a cutting board for 20 minutes before slicing.

Tip: Cutting too soon lets all the juice run out, leaving dry meat.

Recipe FAQ

Why isn't it tender after 4 hours?
Brisket needs time. If the temp stalls, wrap it tightly in foil to steam in its own juices.
Why rest the meat?
Cooking constricts fibers, squeezing juice out. Resting allows them to relax and reabsorb liquid.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs Beef Brisket (Flat or Point)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 whole Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Coarse salt
  • 1 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup Beef broth or water