How to Make Blackjack Brisket - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a tender, juicy brisket hot off the smoker. And when it's coated in a perfectly balanced blend of spices and seasonings, it takes on a whole new level of flavor. That's where our Blackjack Brisket recipe comes in. This recipe takes a classic smoked brisket and adds a bold twist with a rub that's both savory and slightly sweet, with just a hint of heat.

Brisket is a tough cut of meat that requires low and slow cooking to break down the connective tissue and b...

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Ingredients

  • 10 pounds untrimmed beef brisket
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer (Optional)
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 2 (18 ounce) bottles hickory smoke flavored barbeque sauce
  • 1 cup blackstrap molasses
  • 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Place brisket in a large roasting pan (disposable aluminum foil pan is fine). Pour beer over the meat, and place onion sections on top. Season with garlic, salt and pepper. Combine the barbeque sauce, molasses and liquid smoke; pour over the roast. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Place pan on the center rack of the preheated oven, and bake for 6 to 8 hours, or until beef is fork tender. Remove from the oven and let stand for about 10 minutes before slicing across the grain into 1/8 inch slices.
  • Nutrition

    650 cal.

    • Total Fat: 41g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 1229mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 200mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 955mg