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Tender sliced beef brisket with visible smoke ring, served with herbs on a wooden board.

Amarillo-Style Oven Baked Sliced Beef Brisket

This complete guide to sliced beef brisket walks you through everything from choosing the right cut and seasoning it to cooking it low and slow for tender, flavorful results. You'll learn how to slice brisket like a pro, avoid common mistakes, and serve it with perfect sides. Whether you're using an oven or pellet grill, this recipe and method deliver juicy, restaurant-quality brisket every time.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
2 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

4–5 lb beef brisket (flat cut, not corned)

1 bottle liquid smoke (4 oz)

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

Onion salt

Garlic salt

Celery salt

Instructions
 

Rub brisket evenly with onion, garlic, and celery salts.

    Place in a 2-gallon freezer bag.

      Add liquid smoke and Worcestershire sauce.

        Marinate overnight in the refrigerator (or freeze for later use).

          Preheat oven to 225°F.

            Place brisket in foil-lined pan, fat side up.

              Wrap tightly in heavy-duty foil and bake for 8 hours.

                Let rest (covered) for at least 1 hour.

                  Remove fat cap and slice against the grain.

                    Serve with reserved au jus or BBQ sauce.

                      Notes

                      • For a smokier flavor, use smoked paprika in your rub.
                      • Always slice against the grain for tenderness.
                      • Perfect for sandwiches, BBQ plates, and leftovers.

                       

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