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This mouthwatering Slow Cooked Barbeque Brisket recipe is a new family favorite. 10 minutes of prep time and just pop it in the oven to slow roast to perfection! Perfect easy weeknight meal or game day food!
It’s Freaky Friday again! My friend Michaela from An Affair from the Hearthas organized yet another recipe swap among a group of great food bloggers. We are each cooking from a different blog…which was completely secret until this morning when our posts went live!I was excited to have my friend Sandra from The Foodie Affair.I knew just which recipe to pick, because I’ve been eyeing it for a couple months now!
I could have written something similar myself. Until I started blogging, I hadn’t written much of anything since college. I’m not going to tell you how long ago that was, but trust me when I say, it has been a long time. Photography has always been a hobby for me, but I haven’t studied it, although I feel like I really need to at this point to improve. And like Sandra, I am also a self taught cook. My inspiration comes from my in laws. My husband and I live next door to my mother in law. She and my late father in law are amazing cooks, and so many of my recipes have been inspired by them. Prior to married life, my cooking skills were pretty much limited to spaghetti pie, broccoli cheese surprise and “everything” cookies. Enough said?
Another thing I like about Sandra’s blog is that she tends tocook on the mostly healthy side like me. And we’re both runners!
Slow Cooked Barbeque Brisket
I chose to make Sandra’s Oven Cooked Barbeque Brisketrecipe. My Jewish relatives make the best brisket, and I love it when someone makes it for a holiday celebration! But I’ve never tried making it myself, so I was a little nervous to try making this slow cooked barbeque brisket. I was especially nervous since I put it off until yesterday, which meant that if it didn’t come out, I was going to have to come up with another recipe to try at the last minute!
I shouldn’t have worried. This slow cooked barbeque brisket recipe is slow roasted to perfection. And it was such an easy recipe…only ten minutes of prep time! The oven does the rest.
This is one recipe I will definitely be making again. Everyone loved it here!
It’s a versatile recipe too. You could use this slow cooked barbeque brisket as an easy weeknight dish since the prep time is so minimal and just let it slow roast in the oven for a good portion of the day. But it would also be great game day party food. Just look at this sandwich!
Ingredients
- 5-6 pounds brisket
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- 2 ounces liquid smoke
- 1 ounce Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 cup prepared Barbecue sauce of your choice
Instructions
- Place your brisket on a piece of tinfoil.
- Mix together celery salt, garlic powder and onion salt. Season both sides of the brisket.
- Pour Liquid Smoke and Worcestershire sauce over the meat. As it drips down the side, lift the meat so the liquid also seasons the underside of the meat.
- Wrap foil around meat. Add an extra piece of foil if you need to. Return meat to the refrigerator and marinate overnight.
- Bring the meat to room temperature (30 minutes) and then bake at 275 degrees for 5 hours. Remove foil and pour about 1 cup of barbecue sauce over the meat. Bake for an additional 60 minutes with the foil open.
- Cool and slice into thin pieces.
Notes
The traditional rule of "doneness" is different when you are slow cooking a cut like brisket. In this case, you want to achieve "fork tender" which means a fork will slide in like butter. Once your internal temperature hits 185-195 degrees, then you can start checking for tenderness. Inserting your meat thermometer from the side, rather than the top is the best way to get a good reading.
If making as a sandwich, top with a shredded coleslaw mix. I just used the shredded veggies that would go into coleslaw, not coleslaw with the dressing itself.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 5679Total Fat: 383gSaturated Fat: 157gCholesterol: 1684mgSodium: 7285mgCarbohydrates: 122gSugar: 95gProtein: 474g
FAQs
Typically, a brisket is cooked low and slow, often at temperatures between 225°F and 250°F (107°C to 121°C). This allows the meat to spend hours in the heat, allowing the fibers to relax and the fats to render.
Can you overcook slow cooked brisket? ›
It is possible to overcook your brisket in the slow cooker. Make sure you have it on low rather than high. This allows for optimum slow cooking to render your meat juicy and tender.
What temperature is low and slow BBQ brisket? ›
Prepare your BBQ or smoker for Low N' Slow cooking. It really doesn't matter if you are using full charcoal, Offset Wood Smoker or a Pellet smoker the fundamentals remain the same. You should be aiming to hit that constant temperature of 250-275F and be able to maintain this for as long as it takes.
How long does slow cooked brisket last in the fridge? ›
MAKE AHEAD: Slow cook the brisket but do not bake, then transfer into a storage container with the cooking liquid (don't reduce it down) and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
What is the 3/2:1 rule for brisket? ›
First off, you'd smoke or bake the brisket at 225 degrees for 3 hours; then you'd wrap it in foil and keep cooking it for 2 hours. Finally, uncovered and cook for 1 more hour before letting it rest for a few minutes prior serving.
What is the best temp for brisket to be done? ›
Brisket can be done in a range of 200-210°F (93-99°C), but as a general rule, it's safe to bet on 203°F (95°C). Brisket should be tender but not so tender it's falling apart. You should be able to slice it into pieces that can just hold together, requiring a little pull to come apart.
Do you slow cook brisket fat side up or down? ›
Ask almost any contestant on the competition barbecue circuit, including Traeger's own Chad Ward, whether to cook a brisket fat side up or down, and you will likely get the same unanimous answer: fat side down.
Do you need to seal brisket before slow cooking? ›
With rare exceptions, braised briskets are cooked tightly covered. A lid is ideal, but you can also cover a pot or casserole dish with heavy-duty foil, making sure to seal the edges.
Does a brisket need to be wrapped? ›
Most grill masters suggest wrapping your brisket when it reaches 150-170. Wrapping and unwrapping can be done strategically to control the appearance of the bark, preserving crispiness. Once the meat reaches the desired temperature, unwrap it and cook at a lower temperature to re-crisp the bark.
What to serve with brisket? ›
For those who prefer traditional favorites, coleslaw, baked beans, mac and cheese, classic potato, and corn are all great options to complement your brisket. But why not add a twist with some veggie delights like Brussels sprouts, grilled bell peppers, or fried okra? Don't forget about the bread selection!
Just turn off a few hours before serving so it comes down to 140 or below. i know some of the good bbq places hold at 140 for upwards of 12 hours before service, but most normal ovens won't go quite that low. i've done it at 170 for 10 hours and it was just fine.
Why is my brisket still tough after 8 hours in the slow cooker? ›
Why is meat still tough after cooking in a slow cooker? Meat that is over-cooked, even if it's submerged in liquid, will eventually dry-out, and get tough, and different cuts of meat cook differently.
Can I cook brisket the day before and reheat? ›
Place the brisket in the fridge, wrapped tightly in foil and let it chill overnight or up to 24 hours before reheating.
Can you eat cooked brisket that was left out overnight? ›
The Two-Hour Rule
This includes all cooked leftovers, [chopped] fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy products." On hotter days, this time frame is even shorter. "If the temperature is 90 degrees or above, foods should be [refrigerated] after only one hour," says Beauchamp.
How long do you cook a brisket at 250? ›
It becomes a little trickier to execute the perfect cook when there's so much fat to render and meat to get up to temperature. You'll need to plan your cooking schedule in advance, since you can expect the brisket to be in the smoker for 8-12 hours at base temperature (250°F).
Does brisket get more tender the longer you cook it? ›
The temperature of the meat begins to rise again -- which you want because brisket gets more tender the longer you cook it.
Can you slow cook a brisket at 180? ›
Smoking brisket at 180F is perfect if it's a thin cut. Just realize the 180F temperature does not create a crust. It stands to reason that smoking a brisket at 180F will take longer than at 225F, so keep an eye on it. Watch for an internal temperature of 185F (it will come up to 190 while it rests).
