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Bbq Beef Brisket Recipe

Tender, juicy BBQ beef brisket, perfect for a crowd-pleasing feast! This slow-cooked masterpiece, inspired by Julie B.'s family recipe, boasts a sweet and savory flavor profile thanks to a unique cranberry-BBQ sauce. Served with dollar rolls for easy sandwich-making, this recipe is ideal for feeding 3-4 people per pound of brisket. Forget the oven hogging – we use it for the initial cook, then transfer to a slow cooker for effortless serving, freeing up your oven for delicious sides! (Gingersnap cookies are optional).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 385 mins
Calories 569.4 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Bbq Beef Brisket

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Ingredients for Bbq Beef Brisket

  • Beef Brisket
  • Lipton Onion Soup Mix
  • Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 (14 ounce) can cranberry sauce
  • Gingersnap Cookies

How to Make Bbq Beef Brisket

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Line a large roasting pan with enough aluminum foil to completely cover a 4-6 lb brisket.
  3. Place the brisket, fat side up, in the prepared roasting pan.
  4. Sprinkle 1 packet (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix evenly over the brisket.
  5. In a bowl, combine 1 (14 ounce) can cranberry sauce and 1 (18 ounce) bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce. Pour evenly over the brisket.
  6. (Optional) If using gingersnap cookies, finely crush 1 cup of cookies in a food processor and sprinkle over the brisket.
  7. Tent the brisket loosely with foil, sealing the edges to create a tight package.
  8. Cook in the preheated oven for 6-8 hours, or until a fork easily slides into the meat.
  9. Carefully remove the brisket from the oven and let it cool slightly.
  10. Transfer the BBQ sauce from the roasting pan to a separate container to serve as gravy.
  11. Once warm, shred the brisket using two forks.
  12. Place the shredded brisket in a slow cooker.
  13. Add 2 cups of water and 1 cup of the reserved BBQ sauce to the slow cooker.
  14. Turn the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 1 hour before serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

81g

Carbs

7g

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