Wonderful Smokey Oven Barbecued Brisket

Elevate your barbecue game with this "Wonderful Smokey Oven Barbecued Brisket," a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece infused with bold, smoky flavors—all without a grill or smoker. This recipe features fall-apart tender 4 lbs of beef brisket, expertly seasoned with a robust homemade dry rub of smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic, and onion powders. Liquid smoke and a touch of apple cider vinegar further enhance the rich, smoky profile, while a slathering of caramelized barbecue sauce provides the perfect tangy-sweet finish. Baked low and slow in the oven for ultimate tenderness, this brisket is easy to make yet impressively flavorful, making it a standout centerpiece for any gathering. Serve it sliced with extra barbecue sauce on the side for a finger-licking meal your guests won’t forget! Perfect for lovers of slow-cooked recipes, smoky flavors, and homemade barbecue feasts.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:320 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 lbs beef brisket
• 2 tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp liquid smoke
• 2 cups barbecue sauce
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 2

Trim the beef brisket of excess fat, leaving a thin layer for moisture and flavor during cooking.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, black pepper, and kosher salt to create the dry rub.

Step 4

Rub the brisket with olive oil, then generously coat all sides of the meat with the dry rub. Let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 5

Place the brisket in a large roasting pan, fat side up. Add 1 tablespoon of liquid smoke and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the pan for a smokey depth.

Step 6

Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil to keep the meat moist and tender while cooking.

Step 7

Bake the brisket in the oven for 4-5 hours, or until it is fork-tender and reaches an internal temperature of 190°F (88°C).

Step 8

With 30 minutes left in the cooking time, remove the foil and generously brush the brisket with 1 cup of barbecue sauce. Return it to the oven uncovered, allowing the sauce to caramelize.

Step 9

Once done, remove the brisket from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.

Step 10

Slice the brisket against the grain and serve with the remaining 1 cup of barbecue sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2472.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5435.1

Total Fat 237.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 86.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.4g
Cholesterol 1705.5mg	0%
Sodium 13684.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 262.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 199.8g
Protein 542.7g	0%

Vitamin D 145.1IU	0%
Calcium 483.0mg	0%
Iron 59.2mg	0%
Potassium 7004.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 40.5%

Carbs: 19.6%