When done well, the brisket slices into buttery pieces that can be enjoyed with a variety of Southern sides. If you don't ...

1 pound smoked beef brisket, sliced; 4 brioche buns; 1 cup barbecue sauce (use your favorite style); 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup pickled onions (optional); ½ cup coleslaw (optional) ...

Instructions: Combine all ingredients, except brisket and beef broth, and mix well. Season brisket on both sides with mixture and place in a roasting pan. Roast in a 350-degree oven for 1 hour ...

This recipe calls for 3 1/2 hours in the oven; refrigerate then trim all visible fat; cut into slices; then another 1 1/2 hours in the oven. Fork tender! Home made barbecue sauce, 2.

Season one 5-lb. flat-cut beef brisket, cut into 2½"–3" cubes, with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add to pot and stir to coat. Pour ancho chile purée over brisket.

Like most meats in Texas, post oak is the wood of choice, followed by hickory if you cannot get oak. The barbecue in Texas is all about the pure beef flavour with minimal extra seasonings.