Name: Sweet & Smoky BBQ Beef Brisket
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 4-5 lbs First-cut beef brisket; 2 tbsp Smoked paprika; 2 tbsp Brown sugar; 1 tbsp Garlic powder; 1 tbsp Onion powder; 1 tbsp Coarse kosher salt; 1 tsp Cracked black pepper; 1.5 cups Kosher barbecue sauce (1/2 cup for the braise, 1 cup for the glaze); 1 cup Rich beef broth; 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar; 2 large Yellow onions (sliced)

Preparation Steps

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Mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper, and rub it generously over the brisket.

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Scatter the sliced onions across a roasting pan and set the brisket on top, fat side up.

Whisk the beef broth, vinegar and 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce, and pour it around the meat. Cover tightly with a double layer of foil.

Bake at 300°F for 3.5 to 4 hours, until fork-tender.

Brush the remaining 1 cup of barbecue sauce over the top and broil for 5 minutes, until bubbling.

Rest for 20 minutes, then slice across the grain.

Chefs Culinary Tips

• Slice against the grain: always cut perpendicular to the muscle lines. It is what makes every slice tender.

• Make ahead: brisket tastes even better the next day, as the flavors deepen in the fridge. Slice it cold, then reheat gently in the sauce.

• A tight seal is key: double-wrap the pan with heavy-duty foil so no steam escapes during the long roast, keeping the meat moist.