Grilled Texas-Style Beef Brisket with Smoky Barbecue Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Slow-grilled beef brisket infused with smoky spices and a tangy barbecue glaze, capturing the hearty Texas BBQ spirit. This American-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 380 minutes, pairs beef brisket, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef brisket
• 2 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine 2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, and 1 tbsp chili powder in a bowl to create the dry rub. Rub this mixture evenly over the entire surface of the 3 lbs beef brisket, pressing it in firmly.
2. Step 2: Preheat your grill to a low heat setting, around 225°F. Place the brisket on the grill grates fat side up, close the lid, and smoke for approximately 5 hours, maintaining the temperature steadily.
3. Step 3: While the brisket smokes, whisk together 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 2 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: After 5 hours, brush the brisket generously with the barbecue glaze and continue grilling for an additional 1 hour, basting every 20 minutes until the glaze is sticky and caramelized.
5. Step 5: Remove the brisket from the grill and let it rest covered loosely with foil for 30 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain to serve.