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Texas Style Barbecue Brisket

Cultural Context

Texas Style Barbecue Brisket is a hallmark of Texan cuisine, celebrated for its rich flavor and tender texture. The tradition of slow-smoking brisket dates back to the early 20th century, influenced by German and Czech immigrants who brought their meat-smoking techniques to Texas. Today, it is a staple at barbecues, festivals, and gatherings, embodying the spirit of Texas hospitality and culinary pride.

TexanUSmain
360 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 head cabbage
ketchup
water
garlic powder
salt
black pepper
lemon juice
brown sugar
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup rice
1 egg
Lowrey's seasoning salt

brisket

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Chuck roast is more affordable and can be tender when cooked low and slow.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: sugar-free barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade barbecue sauce

Homemade sauce can be made with pantry staples and is often cheaper.

1

Prepare the sauce by mixing ketchup and water in a bowl.

2

Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to the sauce mixture.

3

Whisk in brown sugar to the sauce for sweetness.

4

Remove the core from the cabbage and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

5

Add the cabbage to the sauce and mix to coat it.

6

Cook the cabbage on the stove for 20 to 30 minutes until it starts to boil.

7

Steam the outer cabbage leaves for about 20 minutes until pliable or boil them in water.

8

Mix ground beef with rice, egg, Lowrey's seasoning salt, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and ketchup.

9

Gently combine the meat mixture without overworking it to keep it light.

10

Divide the meat mixture into sections to form about nine meatballs.

11

Remove the tough veins from the cabbage leaves for easier rolling.

12

Place a meatball at the end of a cabbage leaf and roll it up tightly.

Cooking Techniques

smokingseasoning

Equipment Needed

stovesteamerroasterknifemixing bowl

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

BrisketSmoked Brisket

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