Grilled Beef Brisket Recipe

Name: Grilled Beef Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 cup Brown Sugar; 1/2 cups Sea Salt; 2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Paprika; 10 dashes Chipotle-flavored Tabasco; 5 dashes Liquid Smoke; 6 cloves Garlic, Smashed; 7 cups Ice Cold Water; 1 whole Beef Brisket (1/2 Pound Per Person, So For 8 Servings You'll Need At Least 4 Pounds); 2 Tablespoons Montreal Steak Seasoning; 1 cup Root Beer

Servings: persons

1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 cups Sea Salt
2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 Tablespoon Paprika
10 dashes Chipotle-flavored Tabasco
5 dashes Liquid Smoke
6 cloves Garlic, Smashed
7 cups Ice Cold Water
1 whole Beef Brisket (1/2 Pound Per Person, So For 8 Servings You'll Need At Least 4 Pounds)
2 Tablespoons Montreal Steak Seasoning
1 cup Root Beer

1
Begin by making the brine.
2
In a saucepan, heat vinegar to the boiling point, then remove from heat and mix in sugar, salt, pepper, paprika, Tabasco, liquid smoke and garlic.
3
Let the mixture come to room temperature for 20 minutes.
4
Add 7 cups of ice cold water and mix until all salt and sugar is dissolved.
5
Place brisket in a large Ziploc bag, 1 or 2 gallon size, pour brine over meat and refrigerate for 4 to 48 hours.
6
Prior to grilling remove brisket from brine and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
7
Place brisket in a metal disposable pan after coating each side with steak seasoning.
8
Pour root beer in pan.
9
Place brisket in pan on a 300 degree F grill without covering for 10 minutes.
10
Then cover with aluminum foil and cook for another 90 minutes.
11
Remove from grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
12
Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce on the side.

322

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar, 1 cup Brown Sugar, 1/2 cups Sea Salt, 2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, and more.

Yes, Grilled Beef Brisket falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Beef Brisket

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Variations & substitutions

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