Most people think brisket is intimidating, but this Oven Brisket Recipe proves that creating melt-in-your-mouth tender beef is actually one of the easiest things you can make!
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This oven-roasted brisket is a delicious and homey comfort meal you’re going to love! Cooking a brisket can seem a little intimidating at first, but I promise once you know how to cook brisket in the oven, you will see it’s just as easy as any other roast.
Brisket recipes for the oven can vary but this one is as simple as it gets. The herbs and marinade help give it a delicious flavor. What makes it even better is that there is very little hands-on time, and the brisket will shred into tender bites with a fork.
Why You'll Love This Oven Brisket Recipe
- Perfect for Busy Home Cooks: While the cooking time is long, your active prep time is minimal. Just season, place in the oven, and let it work its magic while you focus on other things. The recipe requires no complicated techniques or constant monitoring.
- Foolproof Tenderness: The low-and-slow cooking method, combined with the perfect blend of broth and seasonings, ensures your brisket turns out tender and juicy every time. The internal temperature guide takes the guesswork out of knowing when it's done.
- Versatile Serving Options: This brisket shreds beautifully, making it perfect for various presentations – from elegant dinner plates to casual sandwiches. The leftovers are just as delicious and can be repurposed into multiple meals throughout the week.
🍽️ The low and slow cooking method breaks down the connective tissue, creating brisket so tender it practically falls apart at the touch of a fork!
Recipe Ingredients
- Beef brisket
- Beef broth
- Soy sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- Herbs for Seasoning — dried or fresh rosemary, parsley, sage, and thyme
- Garlic
For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.
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Easy Oven Brisket Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 pound beef brisket (see note)
- 2 cups beef broth
- ¾ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons rosemary (dried, or 1 sprig fresh)
- 2 teaspoons parsley (dried)
- 1 teaspoon sage (dried, or 1 sprig fresh)
- 1 teaspoon thyme (dried, or 3 sprigs fresh)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300ºF.
- Place brisket in a large roasting tray (disposable ones work great).
- Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce around the brisket.
- Sprinkle the herbs and spices on and around the brisket. Cover with foil.
- Roast for 4-6 hours, about 1 hour and 20 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reaches 195-200° F. Leave the foil on for the entire roasting period.
- Remove from the oven and let rest, covered with foil still, for about 10 minutes.
- Cut into slices (against the grain) or shred.
Notes
Nutrition
How to Cook Brisket in the Oven
Step 1: Place the whole brisket in a large roasting tray. Add in the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce around the brisket. Add herbs.
Step 2: Cover with aluminum foil and roast at 300° for 4-6 hours, or about 40 minutes per pound, until the internal temperature reads 195-200°. Remove from the oven and let rest 30 minutes.
Step 3: Move the cooked brisket to a cutting board, and cut into slices or shred.
Step 4: Serve and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
With brisket taking a while in the oven, it can be easier to plan ahead and make it in advance. As an added bonus of doing this, you not only make dinner easier by just reheating the meat, but you also get a more flavorful and tender cut of brisket as a result. With the added time, your brisket can absorb more of the flavors and become even more tender when reheated
Brisket should be cooked covered with foil during the entire cooking process. This will help trap the moisture in and further tenderize the brisket.
Oven brisket can be easily stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Expert Tips
- Rest: After removing the brisket from the oven, let it rest for at least 30 minutes, tented with foil. This helps redistribute the juices and makes for a juicier, more flavorful brisket.
- Make it juicy: For an even juicier brisket, consider braising it. Add a small amount of liquid (like beef broth, red wine, or even a splash of beer) to the bottom of the roasting pan. The steam and moisture from the liquid will help keep the brisket tender.
- Don't rush it: Brisket requires time. Rushing the process or cooking at a high temperature will result in a tougher, drier brisket, so make sure you cook it nice and slow.
What to Serve With Brisket
An oven-roasted brisket wouldn’t be complete without a few other dishes on your plate. With the soft texture of the shredded meat, it would pair amazingly well with a batch of homemade mashed potatoes.
It’d even go great with macaroni and cheese or a simple green bean recipe and dinner rolls. Honestly, brisket goes with so many comfort food items that you may have a hard time narrowing it down!
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M
If you use a 2.5-pound brisket, should you cut the other measurements in half?
Melissa Griffiths
That should work great!
Earlene Petrey
Is it an hour and 20 minutes per pound or 40 minutes? Just want to make sure to do it right. If it’s a 10 lb roast, that would be over 10 hours, not 6. Thanks!
Alli
Thanks for the question! a 5lb roast takes about 5-6 hours, so 1 hours and 20 minutes per pound. I recommend cutting a 10 lb brisket in half for even cooking. The internal temperature should register about 195-200 degrees F on an instant read thermometer. I've clarified this in the instructions for the future!
Alli
Mouthwatering!!