Texas Barbecue Brisket Recipe

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Texas Barbecue Brisket
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  1. Mix together chili powder, paprika, salt, sugar, cumin and pepper; rub all over brisket. Let stand for an hour or so, or up to one day.
  2. BRISKET SAUCE: In small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; fry onion and garlic until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in ale, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mustard and salt. (if using beef stock, reduce salt to 1 1/2 tsp); bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Place brisket in roasting pan; loosely cover with oil. Roast in 300F oven , basting with sauce every 30 minutes after first hour until falling apart tender, about 3 hours. Transfer to plate; skim fat off juices in pan. Add juice to remaining sauce. Set aside. (Refrigerate brisket and sauce separately overnight, if desired).
  5. Soak 4 cups wood chips in water for 30 minutes. Prepare barbecue for indirect grilling. For gas grill, set foil drip pan under 1 rack of 2 burner barbecue or under center rack of 3 burner barbecue. Heat remaining burners.
  6. For gas barbecue, seal soaked chips in foil to make packet; poke several holes in top. Place over lit burner. Close lid.
  7. Grill brisket, covered and basting every 15 minutes (without allowing too much smoke to ecape), until dark brown and crisp, about 1 hour. Thinly slice across the grain to serve.
  8. Meanwhile, in saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk remaining sauce with tomato paste; simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve with brisket.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 561.72 Kcal (2352 kJ)
Calories from fat 351.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.08g 60%
Cholesterol 134.72mg 45%
Sodium 3993.09mg 166%
Potassium 890.44mg 19%
Total Carbs 13.5g 5%
Sugars 11.16g 45%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 4%
Protein 37.94g 76%
Vitamin C 69.6mg 116%
Iron 6mg 33%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.02 Kcal (708 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.76g 60%
Cholesterol 40.54mg 45%
Sodium 1201.51mg 166%
Potassium 267.93mg 19%
Total Carbs 4.06g 5%
Sugars 3.36g 45%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 4%
Protein 11.42g 76%
Vitamin C 20.9mg 116%
Iron 1.8mg 33%
Calcium 12.9mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.3
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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