BARBECUED BRISKET

Barbecued Brisket image

For a mouthwatering main dish to star in a summer meal, this brisket can't be beat. Baked slowly, the meat gets nice and tender and picks up the sweet and tangy flavor of the barbecue sauce.-Page Alexander, Baldwin City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 fresh beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds)
1-1/4 cups water, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional

Steps:

Place brisket in a large Dutch oven. Add 1/2 cup water. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 hours. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the ketchup, vinegar, lemon juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper and remaining water. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. , Add Liquid Smoke; mix well. Drain drippings from Dutch oven. Pour sauce over meat. Cover and bake 1 hour longer or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 536mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges