Jul 09 2026

Brisket Recipe

Time5h
Serves8

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Ingredients

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Meat

Cooking Liquid

Optional Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Brisket

    Trim any excess fat off the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch of fat for flavor. Pat the brisket dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Make the Rub

    In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Apply the Rub

    Rub the spice mixture evenly all over the brisket. Make sure to cover all sides thoroughly.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Marinate the Brisket

    In a large bowl, mix together Worcestershire sauce and apple cider vinegar. Place the brisket in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  2. 5

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

  3. 6

    Prepare the Cooking Liquid

    In a separate bowl or measuring cup, combine beef broth and water. Mix well.

  4. 7

    Cook the Brisket

    Place the marinated brisket in a roasting pan. Pour the beef broth mixture around the brisket, cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil, and place in the preheated oven.

  5. 8

    Roast

    Cook the brisket for about 4 hours, or until it is fork-tender. Check occasionally to ensure there is enough liquid in the pan.

  6. 9

    Rest the Brisket

    Remove the brisket from the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

  7. 10

    Serve

    Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with the cooking juices. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

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