Oven Baked Brisket

6h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start with a 7-pound brisket.
  2. 2Pat the brisket dry with paper towels.
  3. 3Rub the brisket with a neutral oil.
  4. 4Season very liberally with barbecue seasoning, ensuring all sides are covered.
  5. 5Cover the seasoned brisket with parchment paper and aluminum foil.
  6. 6Leave the brisket on the countertop for an hour to come to room temperature before baking.
  7. 7Bake at 285 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 hours.
  8. 8Check the internal temperature after 6 hours; it should be about 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
  9. 9Slice the brisket against the grain.
  10. 10Serve as is or with your favorite barbecue sauce.

Ingredients

  • 7 pounds beef brisket
  • 1 cup barbecue seasoning
  • 3 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1.5 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tbsp black pepper
  • neutral oil
  • barbecue sauce

Equipment

baking sheetpaper towelsparchment paperaluminum foilknife

Tips

  • The brisket should be flat trimmed and have the same thickness on all sides.
  • Don't forget the smoked paprika; it makes all the difference.
  • Slice the brisket against the grain.