Oven Cooked Barbecue Brisket
Oven Cooked Barbecue Brisket is a tender, flavorful dish that brings the essence of backyard barbecues right into your kitchen. With its rich, smoky barbecue sauce and melt-in-your-mouth texture, this brisket is perfect for family gatherings or impressing guests without hours spent outdoors. The combination of simple ingredients and straightforward preparation makes it an ideal choice for both special occasions and cozy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs brisket
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (smoky flavor preferred)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Rinse the brisket under cold water and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; rub generously over the brisket.
- Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each side of the brisket for about four minutes until golden.
- Pour barbecue sauce over the brisket and sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil or lid and bake for about four hours until fork-tender.
- Let rest for 20 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg