Description
A tender and juicy oven-baked BBQ beef brisket with a flavorful spice rub, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 lb beef brisket (flat or whole packer cut)
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Trim the brisket to remove excess fat, leaving a thin layer for flavor.
- Combine the spices in a small bowl: smoked paprika, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Rub the brisket generously with olive oil, then coat it with the spice mixture.
- Place the brisket in a large roasting pan, adding beef broth and apple cider vinegar to the bottom of the pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for about 4 to 5 hours or until tender.
- Remove from the oven, uncover, and brush BBQ sauce over the brisket, then drizzle with honey and Worcestershire sauce.
- Increase oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30 minutes, uncovered.
- Let the brisket rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the brisket overnight in the spice rub. Always slice against the grain for tenderness.
