RECIPE

Barbecue Braised Brisket

Prep
10m
Cook
5h 25m
Other
12h 0m
Total
17h 35m
Barbecue Braised Brisket

About this recipe

Brisket slowly braised in a Dutch oven or slow cooker until tender. An easy recipe with homemade BBQ sauce packs a brisket with flavor.

How to Braise

Author

Cooking Methods
Braise.

Dish Types
Roasts.
Cuisines
American.

Keywords
braised brisket recipe, bbq brisket recipe, how to braise brisket

Serves 6-10

  • 1/ 5

    Combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Rub evenly into brisket, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

  • 2/ 5

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175° C). Place brisket, fat side up, in Dutch oven and roast uncovered 30 minutes; flip and roast another 30 minutes.

  • 3/ 5

    While brisket cooks, whisk together vegetable juice, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire, onion powder and cayenne; mix in onion.

  • 4/ 5

    If desired, transfer brisket to a slow cooker. If continuing with Dutch oven, lower oven to 300°F (150° C). Pour liquid mixture over brisket, cover and braise for four hours until fork tender. (Or, cook on low in slow cooker for six hours.)

  • 5/ 5

    Transfer brisket to a cutting board. Skim excess fat from braising liquid as desired. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain. Serve topped with warm braising liquid.