Description
Oven Cooked Barbecue Brisket is the ultimate comfort food, delivering tender, juicy meat infused with rich, smoky flavors. This mouthwatering dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, effortlessly combining simple ingredients to create a memorable meal. With each bite, enjoy the explosion of flavor from the spice rub and your favorite barbecue sauce, making it an unforgettable experience around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds brisket, well-marbled
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Pat the brisket dry and trim excess fat. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the brisket and let it sit for about an hour.
- Wrap the brisket tightly in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 4-5 hours until fork-tender.
- Remove from oven, brush with barbecue sauce, and return uncovered for an additional 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sear the brisket in a hot skillet before baking. Experiment by adding chopped onions or garlic to the spice rub for extra depth. Store leftover brisket in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.