Grilled Texas-Style Brisket with Smoky BBQ Sauce

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

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Tender smoked brisket infused with a smoky homemade BBQ sauce, capturing the essence of Texas barbecue. 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 550 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 360 min Serves 6 American cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your grill to low heat, around 225°F. Combine 2 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, and 1 tsp cayenne pepper in a bowl. Rub this dry spice mix evenly all over the 3 lbs beef brisket.
Step 2: Place the brisket fat side up on the grill grates and smoke for 5-6 hours, maintaining the temperature at 225°F, until the internal temperature reaches 195°F and the meat feels tender when poked.
Step 3: While the brisket smokes, make the BBQ sauce. In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tbsp yellow mustard. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and cook for 15 minutes until thickened and fragrant.
Step 4: Remove the brisket from the grill and let it rest for 30 minutes covered loosely with foil. Slice against the grain into 1/4-inch thick slices and serve drizzled with 1/2 cup of the smoky BBQ sauce and a drizzle of 2 tbsp olive oil for shine and richness.