This is the ultimate low-and-slow brisket. The 3-day process of seasoning, roasting, chilling, and reheating in sauce makes it incredibly tender and flavorful.

Author

Susan Lafreniere


Recipe

BBQ Sauce

MeasurementsIngredients
1/2 TablespoonBrown Sugar
1/2 CupCatsup
1/4 CupWater
DashPepper
1/2 TeaspoonSalt
1 TeaspoonCelery Salt or Celery Seed
3 TablespoonsButter
1/2 TeaspoonDry Mustard
2 TablespoonsWorcestershire
1 TablespoonLiquid Smoke

Brisket

MeasurementsIngredients
1 (3-5 lb.)Brisket
2-3 TbspLiquid Smoke (for basting)
1 TbspSalt (for basting)
1 TbspDried Onion
1 TbspGarlic Powder

Instructions

For the BBQ Sauce

  1. Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Heat slowly until combined and the butter is melted.
  2. Set aside to cool.

For the Brisket

  1. Day 1: Baste the brisket with liquid smoke and salt. Wrap tightly in foil and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Day 2: Preheat oven to 275°F. Rub the brisket with dried onion and garlic powder. Rewrap in foil and place in a roasting pan. Bake for 10 hours. Refrigerate overnight in the foil.
  3. Day 3: Preheat oven to 325°F. Remove the cold brisket from the foil and slice it thinly against the grain. Place the slices back in the foil or a baking dish. Cover with the prepared BBQ sauce, rewrap or cover tightly with foil, and bake for 1 hour.

Note

3-5 lb. brisket.