When making a brisket, a smoker is always the way to go. Unfortunately due to finances, location or space, many cannot make a delicious brisket — popular in places like North Carolina and Texas. Well we’re here to help! Our Baked Southern Brisket will make up for your lack of a smoker, with an oven style brisket that mirrors the best of a classic southern brisket. We may lack a ring, but we’ll never lack in flavor.
No Smoker, No Problem
You’re craving some tasty brisket, but you don’t own a smoker. Maybe you live in a small apartment and have no outdoor space, or your wallet can’t handle buying that expensive smoking gear. Don’t worry, because we have an answer that will let you enjoy the deep smoky taste of a traditional southern brisket without needing a smoker, our Baked Southern Brisket.
Oven-Baked You Say?
Baked Southern Brisket – a recipe that’s shaking things up because we really need it. It brings the yummy taste of a classic smoked brisket to your kitchen without the fuss of watching and waiting for a smoker to create a masterpiece. We cook the brisket slowly in the oven, and it still has that smoky flavor and soft texture that brisket lovers can’t get enough of. So how does it work?
How To Bake Brisket
First, we’ve taken inspiration from the iconic Texas-style brisket and adapted it for the oven, ensuring that you get all the bold, savory goodness without having to invest in specialized equipment. Our Baked Southern Brisket is a testament to resourcefulness and creativity – proving that you don’t need a fancy smoker to enjoy the best flavors of the South.
Second, one of the secrets to our Baked Southern Brisket’s success lies in the art of marination. We’ve crafted a special blend of seasonings that infuse the meat with layers of flavor, ensuring that every bite is a symphony of taste sensations. We’ve also added a liquid smoke, to replicate a close-enough smokey flavor to our brisket.. But it first begins with a trim.
How To Trim a Brisket?
Trimming a beef brisket correctly is one of the most difficult tasks in creating a delicious dish. It requires a great deal of patience and discipline to trim the brisket properly before cooking. Certain fats may not render properly and will need to be eliminated. So, how exactly do we do that? We’re happy you asked. Here’s an amazing, detailed video tutorial that explains the ideal method for trimming a brisket of any size.
A sharp knife or knives will be needed for this task. And again, an amazing amount of patience is required to correctly trim. Always go at your own pace.
Secret Slow Cooking
For the best BBQ, but especially at-home BBQ, you should always follow the low and slow rule. Have patience. It’s worth it! In the world of brisket, patience is indeed a virtue. Our Baked Southern Brisket is no exception – we believe in taking the time to coax out the full potential of this glorious cut of meat. By slow-cooking the brisket in the oven at a low temperature, we’ve allowed the flavors to meld and develop, resulting in a tender, succulent masterpiece that will have you coming back for seconds (and maybe even thirds). Cooking low and slow also renders the fat properly, which helps keep the meat extra juicy.
Once our Baked Southern Brisket has reached its full potential in the oven, it’s time to savor the fruits of our labor. Whether you’re serving it up at a backyard barbecue or enjoying it as a comforting family meal, this brisket is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Pair it with classic sides like coleslaw, mac and cheese, or cornbread for a true taste of the South.
Baked Southern Brisket
Ingredients
- 10 lb. beef brisket around, before trim
- 1 tbsp. liquid smoke
- 1 tbsp. sea salt
- 1½ tbsp. coarse black pepper
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. onion powder optional
- 2 tsp. burnt sugar optional, see notes
Spray Bottle
- 3 tbsp. water
- 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Open the brisket package and lay it on a spacious surface, such as a cutting board. If you are unfamiliar with how to trim a beef brisket, please refer to a detailed instructional video for guidance. You may need gloves and an extra bowl for the brisket fat scraps being removed.
- Add the liquid smoke all over, then the burnt sugar.
- Preheat oven to 225℉.
- Generously season the entire brisket even.
- Prepare a baking sheet or a roaster, with a wire rack. We want the meat elevated from the surface to cook on all sides.
- Place brisket on center of wire rack on a baking sheet. Place meat in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, change heat to 250℉, and bake for another hour. Avoid opening oven.
- After the hour is up, open oven, and observe the meat. Is the bark (exterior) darkening uniformly? Is there a pool of liquid on top of meat, especially the center? If so, using a rolled piece of aluminum foil, place the foil behind the meat to position the meat on a curve slope downward and allow the liquid to drip off the meat, while still allowing meat to cook in the oven.
- Using your spray gun, spray dry parts of meat, especially the dry edges.
- Raise temperature of oven to it's final temperature, 275℉.
- Bake for 2 hours. Spray again after first hour.
- Remove from oven when the beef reaches at least 180℉ throughout. Use a little of the pan tallow or grease on the base of the butcher paper laid out. Spread evenly.
- Place the brisket fat side down on the butcher paper to lay over tallow. Wrap butcher paper around brisket and place in oven for another hour, or until it reaches 210℉. Turn off oven.
- Keep in oven for 45 minutes to an hour, then remove from oven and cool on counter for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Unwrap from butcher paper, and with a sharp knife, slice brisket against the grain.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Why We Love Brisket
We love baked brisket for its incredible taste and texture. The mix of rich smoky flavors with juicy meat is irresistible. The tender moist brisket goes great with a cold beer or lemonade. It’s a food lover’s dream! The smell of brisket cooking is mouthwatering. Whether I eat it alone or with friends at a cookout, Baked Southern Brisket always makes an impression. It’s a classic American comfort food. Here’s to brisket!
Now we’ve made an amazing brisket, let’s refresh ourselves with Fresh Mint Lemonade.
