Texas Barbecue Brisket Recipe

Name: Texas Barbecue Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs mesquite wood chips; 6 lbs beef brisket; Barbecue Rub; 4 tablespoons new mexico chile powder; 2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup cider vinegar; Basting Sauce; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 12 ounces beer; 1/2 cup catsup; 2 tablespoons new mexico chile powder; 4 dried chile pequins, crushed

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs mesquite wood chips
6 lbs beef brisket
Barbecue Rub
4 tablespoons new mexico chile powder
2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup cider vinegar
Basting Sauce
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
12 ounces beer
1/2 cup catsup
2 tablespoons new mexico chile powder
4 dried chile pequins, crushed

1
Combine dry ingredients for the rub,except the vinegar.
2
Brush the brisket with the vinegar and apply the rub on sauce.
3
Let the meat marinate overnight.
4
Soak the wood chips for 2 hours.
5
Prepare a slow fire in a covered grill.
6
Arrange 1/2 of wood chips on the coals.
7
Place the brisket on the grill, fat side up, over a drip pan.
8
Close the lid and smoke for 1 to 1 1/2 hours per pound, adding more soaked wood chips as needed.
9
To make the sauce, saute the onion and garlic in a little of the oil until soft.
10
Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.
11
Generously brush the brisket with the sauce a couple of times during the last 1 to 1/2 hours of cooking.
12
Keep the sauce warm and add additional catsup to achieve the desired consistency.
13
To serve, cut the brisket across the grain and serve with the sauce on the side.

2018

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

Carbs

183

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs mesquite wood chips, 6 lbs beef brisket, Barbecue Rub, 4 tablespoons new mexico chile powder, and more.

Yes, Texas Barbecue 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!

Texas Barbecue Brisket

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Variations & substitutions

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