I’m going to tell you how it is with this one. This is such and easy recipe. Like SO simple which is why I am calling it the Easiest Baked Brisket Recipe. It’s a no brainer, delicious recipe that will leave you with an amazing barbecue meal!!
I’ve made this brisket recipe at least 10 times. It’s my go-to meal for when my parents stay with us or when we have neighbors over. Making a brisket seems like it may be a lot of work but I can promise you that this recipe actually requires hardly any work at all!
I also make ribs this way and they turn out amazing as well. Believe it or not this recipe stemmed from a much more difficult recipe which entailed making your own barbecue sauce, etc. etc. Although it was good, I didn’t love it. I decided to simplify the approach and use a barbecue seasoning to add more flavor to the brisket and use one of my favorite barbecue sauces, Sweet Baby Ray’s.
My husband and I talked about getting a smoker then looked into the prices and thought, eh, it’s just not our time. However, we wanted to start making some really good brisket. Like I said, I wanted a simple approach to his cut of meat but I wanted it to taste amazing. Using a rub and barbecue sauce adds a ton of flavor, and cooking it low and slow makes it tender. Here’s the simple run down.
Trim fat off the brisket.
Cover it with your favorite barbecue seasoning. I use Butt Rub which can be found on Amazon.
Wrap it tightly in heavy aluminum foil and place on a rimmed baking.
Bake for 3-5 hours at 300 degrees depending on the size of your brisket. Plan for an hour per pound.
Remove foil, brush with barbecue sauce and place back in oven and broil for 10 minutes until charred. You could charr it on the grill if you want, too.
The most important part – LET IT REST for 30 minutes. If you need to reheat it in a warm oven so be it. Resting allows the juices to absorb into the meat leaving it juicy and tender.
Alright guys! There you have it. The easiest baked brisket you’ll ever make!
I could eat this every day!
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- 3-5 pound brisket, fat trimmed.
- 3-4 tablespoons of your favorite barbecue seasoning (I use Butt Rub)
- Sweet Baby Ray's Original or your favorite barbecue sauce.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Generously season brisket with barbecue seasoning on both sides, massaging it in with your fingers. You can use as much or as little as you want but don't be afraid to cover the brisket with it.
- Wrap brisket tightly with at least two pieces of heavy aluminum foil and place on a large rimmed pan or in a large baking dish.
- Bake for 3-5 hours depending on the size of your brisket. I have found that 1 pound=1 hour of cooking time so if your brisket is 5 pounds, bake for 5 hours. However, if you're brisket is only a 1-2 pounds you will most likely have to cook it for longer than one hour. You can always check it and see if it is tender by twisting a fork in the center - if it twists easily and isn't tough, it should be done!
- Remove from oven, remove foil and brush on barbecue sauce. Place brisket back into the oven and broil for 5-10 minutes until slightly charred and bubbly. You can also grill the brisket at the end instead of broiling.
Hi Jessica, what would be the cooking time for a 1.1 lb brisket? Just one hour? Is that enough time for it to cook thoroughly and be as good as a longer cooked one? Thank you
It would need to cook longer than that. Maybe 2-3 hours probably.
I am looking at cooking a 12 pound brisket, would you cook this the same way for 12 hours? I wouldn’t want it to be too dry
Wow! It will take quite awhile to cook. I’ve never cooked one that big before. All I can say is check it at about 5/6 hours and continue from there.
Hi! I’m making now and wondering if I should use a roasting pan with a lid. Maybe that would help insure juiciness??? ThAnks!
That would be fine!
Thanks so much!
Unbelievable!!!! So stinking easy and delicious 👏👏👏
This recipe is fabulous!
I made my own rub and cooked as per your instructions.
I will make this again and again!
Delicious!
Thank you Jessica for sharing!
awesome! SO glad!!
Jessica when you char it on broil or the grill do you open the foil or leave it wrapped tight
open the foil!
Hi Jessica! I’m excited to try this. I recently bought a brisket just hovering on 1 lb (only two people to feed) and was wondering what the cooking time for that would be? Just one hour? I’m scared it’ll be undercooked or not as juicy as the longer cooked ones 🙁
2-3 hours probably!
Hi Jessica, Do you think the Brisket could be put in a slow cooker? I live in Palm Desert where the temp. can be as high as 120 degrees! Don’t ever use the oven in the summer.
yes it can! Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5!
Hi, just a quick question about a discrepancy in your post. You wrote bake at 300, but then later in the recipe it says 350. Can you please clarify, thank you!
Sorry about that! I’ll update. It’s supposed to be cooked at 300.
Thanks! Looking forward to making it this weekend!
Im going to attempt this on the morrow..i always love easier ways to make brisket that tastes delicious without smoking it for 8 hours…thanks for the r.e.c.i.p.i.e. 🤗
You’re welcome! It will be great!
Can you make ahead? I am thinking of making a few for a graduation party. What is your suggestion for convenience?
yes you can! Simply make the entire brisket, bring to room temperature then cover and put in refrigerator. I would then slice it cold (be a little easier), and warm in the oven at 300 for 30 minutes. Add more barbecue sauce if you would like.
Thank you! Off to try now. Wish me luck
I have had the brisket. It is wonderful. I was only disappointed because my husband loved it so much he ate ALOT of it!!😊
Thank you!! lol!