Best Ever Brisket

Those who know me personally, know that I'm not a big red meat eater. There was a point in time where I wouldn't step near a steak, claiming I could "feel it clogging my arteries" if I ate it. Of course my palate matured, as did my attitude towards meat. I realized that once in a while a GREAT piece of beef is needed to satisfy the carnivore within.

Jake and I are also HUGE fans of the Food Network, and Man vs. Food on the Travel Channel. When Guy Fieri visits BBQ joints, I can see Jake starting to drool from across the room. Despite my being a novice when it comes to cooking, I love trying new recipes and having them work out well. Every once in a while, Jake asks for a certain thing for me to make. This time, it was brisket.

Brisket is Jake's favorite type of BBQ next to ribs. Of course, a whole brisket is a tad pricey for our house, so it's a big treat when I make it. I found this recipe on allrecipes.com and I'd love to share it with you!

Best Ever Brisket
Recipe by: ChristineD of allrecipes.com
Prep Time: 10 mins, Cook Time: 4 hours, TOTAL: 4 hours, 10 mins
Makes 16 servings

2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp white sugar
1 tbsp seasoned salt
1 (4 pound) beef brisket
1 1/2 cups beef broth

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine chili powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, sugar, and seasoned salt in a medium bowl, and blend thoroughly. Apply rub to surface of brisket.

3. Cook brisket, uncovered, in a foil-lined (believe me, you NEED to foil-line your pan/dish), in preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven and add beef broth to roasting pan. Lower temperature to 300 degrees, cover roasting pan tightly with foil, and cook 3 more hours. Let brisket rest 30 minutes before slicing.

Here's a picture of our glorious brisket before we cut it.

Enjoy!