Texas Barbecue Beef Brisket

* Exported from MasterCook *

Texas Barbecue Beef Brisket

Recipe By : National Cattlemen's Beef Association & Susan Parenti
Serving Size : 21 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : Brisket

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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7 pounds boneless beef brisket
Oak, pecan, mesquite, or hickory chips -- water
soaked 30mins
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon black pepper -- divided
Water
1 medium onion -- grated
1 tablespoon butter -- or margarine
1 1/2 cups catsup
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Prepare briquets; add desired wood chips. Trim excess fat from beef
brisket. Combine paprika and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; rub evenly over
surface of brisket. Place brisket, fat side down, in 11 1/2 x 9-inch
disposable aluminum pan. Add 1 cup water. Cover pan tightly with
aluminum foil. Place in center of grid over very low coals*. Cover
cooker and cook 5 hours, turning brisket over every 11/2 hours; remove
excess fat from pan with baster as it accumulates. Add additional 1/2
cup water to pan, if needed. Periodically add just enough additional
briquets to keep coals at very low temperature. Remove brisket form pan;
reserve pan drippings. Place brisket on grid, fat side down, directly
over very low coals*. Replace grill cover and continue cooking 30
minutes. Meanwhile skim and discard fat from pan drippings; reserve 1
cup drippings. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add
onions; cook until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Add reserved pan
drippings, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, catsup, lemon juice,
worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce; simmer approximately 15 minutes,
stirring occasionally. Trim excess fat from brisket; carve brisket
across the grain into thin slices.


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Serving Ideas : Serve brisket with sauce.

NOTES : Coals should be in a single layer with space between each
briquet. To check temperature, cautiously hold hand about 4 inches above
coals. Very low coals will force removal of hand in 6 to 7 seconds.
Water Smoker Directions: Prepare smoker according to manufacturer's
directions. Place beef brisket, fat side up, in center of cooking rack.
Cover smoker and smoke-cook at low to moderate temperature 4 1/2 to 5
hours or until tender. A beef brisket will yield three 3-ounce cooked,
trimmed servings per pound.