A sliced bbq beef brisket

BBQ Beef Brisket

An oven brisket rubbed with spices and baked low, then glazed with barbecue sauce.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published August 18, 2026

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 5 hrs
Total Time: 5 hrs 20 min
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 500 kcal

Ingredients

8 servings

4 lb beef brisket (about 1.8 kg)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

Heat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
Mix the brown sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper into a rub; coat the brisket.
Wrap in foil and bake 4 to 5 hours until tender.
Unwrap, brush with barbecue sauce, and bake 30 minutes more.
Rest, slice against the grain, and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories: 500 kcal
Protein: 40g
Carbs: 14g
Fat: 32g
Fiber: 1g

Tips

Wrap to keep it moist.
Brush sauce at the end to avoid burning.

Variations

Add garlic powder to the rub.
Use a spicy BBQ sauce.

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