How to Make Slow-Cooked, Texas-Style Beef Brisket - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow-cooked, Texas-style beef brisket is a classic dish that is perfect for any barbecue or special gathering. This mouthwatering dish is known for its tender, juicy meat that falls apart with the touch of a fork, and its rich, bold flavor that comes from a combination of spices and a slow cooking process.

Traditionally, beef brisket is slow-cooked over low heat for several hours, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and flavorful. This method of cooking not only results in a...

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Ingredients

  • 8 pounds untrimmed beef brisket
  • 1 cup strong black coffee
  • 1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can cola carbonated beverage
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 day 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 day 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Place the beef brisket in a large slow cooker with the fat side up. Pour the coffee over the meat. Cook the brisket on LOW for 24 hours.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the ketchup, cola beverage, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, liquid smoke, and brown sugar in a bowl until well blended. Refrigerate until needed.
  • After 24 hours, remove and discard any fat from the brisket. Use a fork to pull apart and shred the meat. Pour the sauce over the meat, stirring to coat evenly, and cook 1 hour longer.
  • Nutrition

    353 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 323mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 291mg