Dr Pepper Barbecue Beef Brisket

Course Beef, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword barbecue-beef-brisket, beef-brisket-recipe, dr-pepper-beef-brisket-barbecue

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3 30

Resting time 10

Total Time 3 50

Servings servings (may vary)

Calories 314kcal

Preheat oven to 325°F. Season brisket on all sides with garlic salt and black pepper.
In a large 6-8 quart Dutch oven or deep baking pan sprayed with cooking spray, center brisket seasoned on all sides with garlic salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl whisk together Dr Pepper, ketchup or chili sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, ancho chili powder, liquid smoke, onion and garlic until sugar has dissolved. Pour over brisket.
Cover Dutch oven with a lid or cover baking pan tightly with foil. Bake for 3-3 1/2 hours or until fork tender.
Remove brisket to a platter, to rest. Place Dutch oven on stovetop. Add 2 Tbsp tomato paste, mixing until fully dissolved. Repeat, as needed to thicken sauce to taste. (If using a baking pan, pour liquid into a saucepan.)
Slice brisket across the grain, serve drizzled with barbecue sauce.
How to Make Beef Brisket Recipe in a Crockpot: Follow the recipe for seasoning the meat and center in a 6 quart oval slow cooker or similar.
Whisk the sauce and pour over the meat.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, then remove to a platter.
Increase the temperature to high and follow the recipe for thickening the sauce.
Slice, chop or pull apart with two forks and enjoy!

Protein - You could use a chuck roast for this recipe. Depending on the weight, it may not take as long to bake. Check it at 3 hours with a fork and if it easily shreds, it should be done.
Chili Sauce - The chili sauce in this recipe isn't Asian chili sauce. Use Heinz chili sauce or a similar store brand private label that you enjoy.
Liquid Smoke - You can make this recipe without liquid smoke. Should you choose to use it, you can adjust the amount to suit your personal taste. Start with 2 teaspoons, then taste and add more from there.
Baking Time - For this recipe it will take around 3 - 3 1/2 hours at 325°F to be fully done. Always adjust the braising time depending on the weight of the brisket used.
Searing the Brisket - If you prefer, you can take a few minutes to sear the seasoned brisket on all sides before braising. However, this recipe produces such tender, flavorful meat that the extra step isn’t essential. If you choose to sear it, brown the brisket over medium-high heat on the stovetop, then cover it with the barbecue sauce and transfer it to the oven.
Serving Options - Side dishes to serve with Beef Brisket: You can serve brisket with a side chopped Southern Style Cole Slaw, toasted Garlic Bread, homemade Baked Beans and sweet Corn on the Cob.