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texas style brisket in the oven

Texas Style Brisket in the Oven

This Texas Style Brisket in the Oven recipe gives you that classic BBQ experience without needing a smoker. With just a handful of ingredients you can achieve smoky flavor, a crispy bark, and fork-tender meat using your home oven.
It’s slow-cooked for hours, wrapped to lock in moisture, then rested for the perfect slice. Whether you’re cooking for a weekend feast or impressing guests, this is a foolproof way to bring Texas BBQ to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10–12 lb whole beef brisket (flat and/or point)
  • 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard optional, as a binder
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke optional, for oven-smoked flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional, for depth of flavor

Instructions
 

Trim the Brisket

  • Trim excess fat, leaving about ¼-inch fat cap on one side.
  • Remove any silverskin or hard fat that won’t render during cooking.

Season the Brisket

  • Pat the brisket dry with paper towels.
  • Rub a light coating of mustard on all sides (optional).
  • In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  • Rub the seasoning generously and evenly all over the brisket.
  • (Optional) Drizzle Worcestershire and/or liquid smoke on both sides for flavor.

Let It Rest

  • Place the seasoned brisket on a baking sheet or rack.
  • Refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Bring to room temperature for 1 hour before cooking.

Preheat and Roast

  • Preheat oven to 250°F (121°C).
  • Place brisket fat-side up on a wire rack set in a roasting pan or on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Roast uncovered for 4–6 hours, depending on size, until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).

Wrap and Continue Cooking

  • Wrap the brisket in butcher paper or foil.
  • Return to oven and continue roasting until internal temp reaches 200–205°F (93–96°C).
  • This can take another 2–3 hours.

Rest the Brisket

  • Remove from oven and let it rest wrapped for 1 hour before slicing.

Slice and Serve

  • Unwrap and place on a cutting board.
  • Slice against the grain for maximum tenderness.
  • Serve with your favorite BBQ sides.
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