Bbq Brisket Recipe
Slow-smoked brisket, house-made BBQ sauce, served with two sides.
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Ingredients
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Brisket
BBQ Sauce
Sides (optional)
Method
Brisket Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Brisket
Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch for flavor and moisture.
- 2
Season the Brisket
In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, brown sugar, and liquid smoke. Rub the mixture all over the brisket, ensuring it's coated evenly.
- 3
BBQ Sauce Preparation
- 4
Mix the BBQ Sauce
In a saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once it begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes to thicken.
