BBQ Beef Brisket

What to Put on the Table With BBQ Beef Brisket

• Mashed potato
• Coleslaw
• Pickles
• Soft rolls

How to Cook BBQ Beef Brisket

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1. Heat the oven to 150°C / 300°F. Mix the sugar, paprika, mustard powder, salt and pepper and rub it over the brisket.

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2. Scatter the onions in a roasting tin, pour in the stock and set the brisket on top.

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3. Cover the tin tightly with foil and cook for 3 hours 40 minutes, until a fork twists in easily.

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4. Uncover, brush with the barbecue sauce and cook for 20 minutes more at 150°C.

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5. Rest for 15 minutes, then slice thickly against the grain.

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Worth Knowing Before You Cook

Cover the tin tightly so the steam stays in.

If your oven runs hot, check at 3 hours.

Slice against the grain.

Add the sauce only for the last 20 minutes.

Keeping What's Left

Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days, covered in its juices. Reheat gently with a splash of stock.

BBQ Beef Brisket: Your Questions Answered

What's in a Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.