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BBQ Beef Brisket

Cultural Context

BBQ Beef Brisket has its roots in the American South, particularly Texas, where it became a staple of barbecue culture. Traditionally, it is slow-cooked over wood smoke, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. This dish is often served at gatherings and celebrations, embodying the spirit of communal dining. Today, it's enjoyed worldwide, with variations reflecting local tastes and cooking methods.

AmericanAUmain
720 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 Costco brisket
1/4 teaspoon Prague powder number one (pink curing salt)
Worcestershire sauce
Gunpowder seasoning (with activated charcoal)
Pepper
Liquid smoke

beef brisket

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is often less expensive and can be cooked similarly.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugars and preservatives.

1

Remove brisket from packaging and trim it up.

2

Spray brisket with liquid smoke and Worcestershire sauce, then let it sit for 30 minutes.

3

After 30 minutes, apply gunpowder seasoning and pepper to the brisket.

4

Place the seasoned brisket on a tray to allow airflow underneath.

5

Preheat oven to 200°F.

6

Put the brisket in the oven and cook for the first two hours at 200°F.

Cooking Techniques

smokingmarinatingresting

Equipment Needed

oventray

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Smoked BrisketTexas Brisket

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