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Gordon Ramsay BBQ Brisket – Smoky, Tender & Packed with Flavor

Gordon Ramsay BBQ Brisket recipe
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Gordon Ramsay’s BBQ Brisket is a slow-cooked beef brisket, seasoned with a bold spice rub, smoked or roasted until fork-tender, and finished with a sticky, smoky barbecue sauce. The long cooking time breaks down the connective tissue, resulting in juicy, flavorful beef with a perfect bark on the outside.

Ingredients

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For the Brisket Dry Rub:

  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
  • 1 tsp mustard powder

For the Brisket:

  • 4–5 lb beef brisket (trimmed of excess fat)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar

For the BBQ Sauce:

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the Brisket:

  1. Trim excess fat – Leave about ¼ inch of fat for moisture retention.
  2. Season generously – Rub the brisket with olive oil and coat with the dry rub, pressing it into the meat. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Slow Cook the Brisket (Smoker or Oven):

  1. Preheat the smoker or oven – Set a smoker to 225°F (107°C) or preheat an oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Smoke or roast the brisket – Place the brisket fat-side up on the smoker or a roasting rack in the oven. Cook for 4-5 hours, basting occasionally with a mix of beef broth and apple cider vinegar.
  3. Wrap in foil and continue cooking – Once the brisket reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temp, wrap it tightly in butcher paper or foil and cook for another 2-3 hours, until it reaches 200-205°F (93-96°C).

Make the BBQ Sauce:

  1. Combine ingredients – In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Simmer for 10 minutes – Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.

Glaze and Rest the Brisket:

  1. Brush with BBQ sauce – During the last 30 minutes of cooking, brush the brisket with the homemade sauce.
  2. Rest the brisket – Remove from heat, cover loosely, and let it rest for 30 minutes before slicing.

Slice and Serve:

  1. Slice against the grain – This ensures tender, juicy bites. Serve with extra BBQ sauce.

Find it online: https://gordonramsayeats.com/gordon-ramsay-bbq-brisket/