Tender Brisket with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

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Ingredients

For the Brisket:

4 lbs beef brisket

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp smoked paprika

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp onion powder

1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

1 tbsp kosher salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 cups beef broth

For the Homemade Barbecue Sauce:

1 cup ketchup

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

1/3 cup brown sugar

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Brisket:

- Pat the brisket dry with paper towels.

- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper.

- Rub the spice mixture all over the brisket and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to an hour.

Sear the Brisket:

- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

- Once hot, add the brisket and sear on all sides until browned, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove the brisket from the skillet and set aside.

Prepare for Braising:

- In the same skillet, add the beef broth and scrape the bottom to deglaze the pan. Bring it to a simmer.

- Place the brisket back into the skillet, fat side up, and cover with a lid.

Braise the Brisket:

- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

- Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for about 3 to 4 hours, or until the brisket is tender and easily shredded with a fork.

Make the Barbecue Sauce:

- While the brisket is cooking, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan.

- Cook the sauce over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Finishing Up:

- Once the brisket is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

- Serve the brisket with a generous drizzle of the homemade barbecue sauce over the top or on the side for dipping.

Prep Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes | Servings: 6-8