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

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bbq Beef Brisket

4-6 lb beef brisket
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
1 (14 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies
2 cups water

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How to Make Bbq Beef Brisket

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

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

81g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Bbq Beef Brisket?

Bbq Beef Brisket takes about 405 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 385 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Bbq Beef Brisket?

Bbq Beef Brisket has approximately 569.4 calories per serving, with about 53 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 63 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Bbq Beef Brisket?

The key ingredients for Bbq Beef Brisket are Beef Brisket, Lipton Onion Soup Mix, Barbecue Sauce, Cranberry Sauce, Gingersnap Cookies, 2 cups water. See the full list with measurements above.