Flavorful Beef Brisket

Name: Flavorful Beef Brisket
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 16-18 servings.
Ingredients: 1 beef brisket (about 5 pounds); 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium onion, sliced; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup water; 1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce

A memorable part of my wedding day was the supper my mom prepared. This moist fork-tender brisket is a popular entree hearty appetites appreciate.

Ingredients

1 beef brisket (about 5 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup water
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce

Directions

In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil on both sides over medium-high heat; drain. Top with onion, salt and pepper. Add water; cover and bake at 325° for 2-1/2 hours or until tender.
Remove beef. Cool for 5 minutes; cover and refrigerate overnight.
Discard onion and cooking liquid. Slice meat 1/4 in. thick across the grain; place in a roasting pan. Drizzle with barbecue sauce. Cover and bake at 325° for 30-45 minutes or until heated through.

Editor’s Note: Refrigerating the beef overnight makes it possible to slice it very thinly.

Editor's Note

This is a fresh beef brisket, not corned beef.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 197 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 273mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat.

Originally published as Flavorful Beef Brisket in Down the Aisle Country-Style