How do you cook a brisket in the oven?

Season the brisket and bake it in the oven, covered tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil, for 60 minutes per pound of meat at 300°F.

How long do you cook a brisket?

For cooking an oven-baked brisket, first preheat the oven to 300°F, then allow 60 minutes of cooking time per pound of meat.

How do you cook a brisket the night before?

Preparing the brisket the day before is very convenient. First, season and marinate the brisket for 8 hours, then bake it for 60 minutes per pound at 300°F. Allow the meat to cool, then place it in a covered pan in the refrigerator overnight. Remove it from the fridge the next day and heat, slice, and serve.

Easy Oven-Barbecued Brisket Recipe with BBQ Sauce • Louisiana Woman Blog

Ingredients

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1 4-5 pound beef brisket

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce

1/2 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon liquid smoke

1/2 teaspoon celery salt

3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic powder

3/4 teaspoon onion powder

3/4 cup commercial barbecue sauce

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Instructions

Mix the Worcestershire sauce, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and liquid smoke into a measuring cup or small bowl.
Mix the celery salt, garlic powder, and onion powder into a small bowl to make a brisket rub.
Massage the whole brisket with the dry rub.
Place the seasoned brisket into a large plastic bag, then pour the liquid sauce combo over the brisket. Close the bag securely and place it in a large bowl, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow the flavors to marinate into the meat.
Preheat the oven to 300°F.
Take the bowl with the bag of brisket out of the refrigerator, and pour the brisket and marinade into a large roasting pan with the fat side down.
Cover the pan of meat tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil and bake for 4 hours or 60 minutes per pound of beef in a preheated oven.
After about 4 to 5 hours of cooking, remove 1/2 cup of the brisket's juice from the roasting pan and pour it into a small pot with the barbecue sauce; warm the sauce on low heat before serving.
Remove the brisket from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board to lock in the juices and flavor. Then, slice it across the grain with a sharp knife into thin slices.
Serve the tender slices alongside the barbecue sauce, allowing for personal preference to eat with or without the barbecue sauce.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days or in the freezer for up to a month after the meat has cooled.

Equipment

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Notes

You can pour the sauce over the oven-roasted brisket and return it to the oven to bake for another 30 minutes. This adds more flavor to the meat from the sauce.
I prefer using a large electric roaster to the oven when cooking this oven-barbecued beef brisket. I preheat the roaster to 300°F, place the meat and the marinade in the inner pot, close the lid securely, and after about 4 to 5 hours, it comes out perfect every time. It also frees up my oven space for other baked dishes. The roaster works well when roasting a turkey, too!
Here's a website on How To Rest A Brisket that instructs resting the brisket before cutting.

Author: Louisiana Woman
Prep Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time: 4-5 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American