Beef Brisket
Brisket is a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest and is made up of two separate muscles. Brisket can be cooked many ways. Popular methods include rubbing with a spice rub or marinating the meat, then cooking slowly for hours.
BBQ Brisket Recipe
- 1 (8 lb.) beef brisket
- 2 1/2 c. ketchup
- 3/4 c. ea. brown and white sugar
- 1 1/2 c. chili sauce
- 1 1/2 c. wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 c. water
- 1 (12 oz.) can beer
- 3/4 c. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 c. prepared mustard
- 4 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp. Tabasco sauce
- 2 tbsp. smoke sauce
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
Marinate brisket in sauce overnight in refrigerator turning several times.
Wrap brisket in aluminum foil or place in foil pan and cover tightly.
Place on hot grill or if using a grill with exposed charcoal; place 6 inches from coals.
Rotate every hour.
For best results use a meat thermometer; 170 degrees F.
Slice brisket very thinly across the grain at an angle.
