Old Style Texas Boiled Brisket Recipes

TEXAS-STYLE BRISKET

Steps:

• Prepare a smoker for cooking at 250 to 275 degrees F.
• Trim the fat cap on the brisket to 1/4 inch, then trim out the top and bottom fat. Trim the lean flat edges so the meat is at least 1 1/2-inches thick.
• Stir together the salt and pepper in a bowl until well blended to make the rub.
• Shake an even layer of the rub on all surfaces of the brisket that will be exposed to the smoke. Do not pack the rub into folds or cracks, since that will turn the rub into a soggy paste.
• Place the brisket in the smoker with the fatty point closest to the firebox. Smoke for 2 hours, rotating the brisket occasionally for even coloring and to prevent the edges from drying out. Spritz the brisket liberally with apple juice and continue smoking the brisket, spritzing every 30 minutes, until the meat has a dark mahogany color and the internal temperature reaches 203 to 205 degrees F, another 10 to 12 hours. Wrap the brisket tightly in unwaxed butcher paper and let rest 45 minutes to 1 hour before slicing and chopping. Serve with Original BBQ Sauce if using.
• Combine the ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, molasses, brown sugar, hot sauce and lemon juice together in a large pot and whisk until blended. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, then add the chili powder, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper and cayenne. Continue to simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep from burning.

BRISKET, EAST TEXAS STYLE

Steps:

• In a large cooking pot combine beef stock, wine, bay leaves, peppercorns, garlic and salt; over medium heat, bring to a low boil. Place brisket in boiling mixture, fat side up, and cook at a low simmer for 4 1/2 hours, or until tender.
• Remove brisket from pan and place on the top rack of a grill or smoker and cook for 1 hour. Baste with BBQ sauce. Remove from grill or smoker and let cool for 15 minutes. Slice thinly and serve.

OLD STYLE TEXAS BOILED BRISKET

Steps:

• Cover one brisket flat with water to in large pot and cook on stovetop. Add a little salt and black pepper, a drop or two of worceshire, a little splash of lemon juice, crush 3 or 4 cloves of garlic and add to pot. a small sprinkling of thyme. when brisket begins to pull apart with two forks you may want to add a little crushed red pepper.
• The key here is not to over-do the spices, it should still taste like beef and not chili or spicy bbq. You could basically just boil the meat until tender and add salt and pepper after its done. Serve on plain warmed buns slathered with mayonnaise with dill pickles and onion slices.
• As the brisket cooks the water will go away. You may need to add a little water during the cooking process, but near the end when the meat muscle fibers begin to break down the water will just sort of dissolve and the meat will be very tender. Cooking time is determined by size of meat and heat. You could speed it up some with a higher setting, but I cook on big burner on a setting of about 3-4 (out of 10max) after bringing it to a boil. A typical trimmed brisket flat works great for this because it fits in a stovetop pot, and doesn't take too long- should be ready in 4-5 hours cooked slowly until the meat is easily pulled apart with two forks.

TEXAS BARBECUE BRISKET

Steps:

• Combine dry ingredients for the rub,except the vinegar.
• Brush the brisket with the vinegar and apply the rub on sauce.
• Let the meat marinate overnight.
• Soak the wood chips for 2 hours.
• Prepare a slow fire in a covered grill.
• Arrange 1/2 of wood chips on the coals.
• Place the brisket on the grill, fat side up, over a drip pan.
• Close the lid and smoke for 1 to 1 1/2 hours per pound, adding more soaked wood chips as needed.
• To make the sauce, saute the onion and garlic in a little of the oil until soft.
• Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Generously brush the brisket with the sauce a couple of times during the last 1 to 1/2 hours of cooking.
• Keep the sauce warm and add additional catsup to achieve the desired consistency.
• To serve, cut the brisket across the grain and serve with the sauce on the side.

SLOW-COOKED, TEXAS-STYLE BEEF BRISKET

Steps:

• Place the beef brisket in a large slow cooker with the fat side up.
• Pour the coffee over the meat.
• Cook the brisket on low for 24 hours.
• Meanwhile, stir together the ketchup, cola, worchestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke and brown sugar in a bowl until well blended.
• Refrigerate until needed.
• After 24 hours of cooking, remove and discard any fat from the meat.
• Use forks to pull the meat apart and shred the meat.
• Pour the sauce over the meat, stirring to coat evenly and cook 1 hour longer.