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Oven Smoked Brisket is the Best. Brisket. Ever.
Brisket takes time to prepare, but it’s worth it. With a little advance planning, you can treat your family and friends to this delicious, slow cooked beef.Â
Start with untrimmed brisket (it’s less expensive!) and trim the fat yourself.
 Cut the brisket in half and trim the fat off the sides with a very sharp knife.
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| This is ten pounds of brisket before trimming. |
This is six and a half pounds of brisket after trimming.
Make a simple dry rub of spices, salt and sugar. The smoked paprika gives the meat a subtle, smokey flavor without using an outdoor smoker. That’s why it’s called Oven “Smoked” Brisket.
Coat the meat with a little oil and the dry rub. Cover and refrigerate from one to three days. The longer it sits, the better!
Prep your veggies in advance too.
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Toss them in a little oil and vegetable soup mix.Â
 Cook the brisket the day before serving. Â
Brisket is a tough cut of meat, so cook it low and slow. Six hours at 275 F or 250 F convection.
 Cover and cook until the meat is “fork tender”. When the meat pulls apart with no resistance, it’s done.
 Drain and strain the pan juices and toss or puree vegetables.Â
 Pour pan juices into a doubled ziploc bag and refrigerate. The next day the cold fat is easy to remove.
Sauté the remaining two onions with olive oil over very low heatÂ
for about an hour. Salt keeps onions from browning, so wait until end of cooking time to add salt. If onions get too dry, add a little water while cooking. They should be very brown.
On serving day, thinly slice brisket while cold and remove fat from cold pan juices. Reheat brisket and juices together and serve atop  sweet, sautéed onions with fresh vegetables like broccoli and carrots.
Spring, summer, winter or fall, brisket is a real crowd pleaser.Â
It tastes great hot, cold or room temperature.Â
Plan ahead for your next party or family gathering and…Â
dig in to the Best Brisket Ever!
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Five Stars!
My number 1 favorite meat dish! Worth the time and great for large gatherings and year round holiday meals! Enjoy!