Brisket- the Duckie Way
Here in Texas, and the Pond, brisket is not just a hunk of meat.
It is a fabulous hunk of meat. A delicious hunk of meat. A tender, juicy, barbecue sauce-drenched hunk of meat.
And we all know how much I like barbecue.
And the best part about cooking brisket the Duckie way?
You don’t need a smoker.
Or a charcoal grill.
Or a grill at all.
You just need an oven, a dutch oven and a big hunk of meat.
And time. Lots of time.
Some ranch style beans wouldn’t hurt either.
And some fresh wheat bread. It’s the true barbecue way.
Come on and have some barbecue in the Pond, ya’ll. Who doesn’t like a big hunk of meat slathered in barbecue sauce?
I know it’s not just me.
Brisket the Duckie way
1 brisket, 3 to 4 lbs.
2 beef bouillon cubes or 2 cups beef broth
onion powder
Lawry salt
garlic powder
Kosher salt
Black pepper
1 cup ketchup
1 cup bbq sauce
2/3 cup brown sugar
Lawry’s beef marinade
1) Trim the brisket to your liking. I’m not into a lot of fat, so I trade more cooking time for less fat.
2) Marinate brisket in Lawry’s marinade for 20 minutes. Rinse off well and put in Dutch oven.
3) Heat oven to 325 degrees. Pour beef broth into dutch oven and add seasonings to taste. Place in oven. Cook 1 hour to 90 minutes per every pound of meat. Check every hour to make sure not getting too dry. If it looks dry, pour some of the pan juices over it. At end of cooking, add ketchup, bbq sauce, brown sugar to brisket. Coat meat liberally. Cook for another hour. Serve with typical barbecue fixings.
And remember–no one will judge if it gets all over you!
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April 16th, 2009 at 2:25 am
I always love the pics of you eating it! They make me smile!
April 16th, 2009 at 3:28 am
Looks good, we love our brisket out in Texas.
April 16th, 2009 at 3:37 am
Oh that meat looks great right now (and I have just eaten lunch!)
April 16th, 2009 at 4:04 am
I won’t be around much today, I am packing my bags, licking my chops, putting on my goggles and flippers and heading to the pond. Do I need to wear a cowboy hat too?
P.S. I’ll bring the napkins! YUM!
April 16th, 2009 at 4:07 am
Yum! This sounds good… In NC there is a lot of vinegar based BBQ, but I prefer the tomatoe based type.
April 16th, 2009 at 4:28 am
thats a good looking brisket…….
April 16th, 2009 at 4:36 am
I’ll bring the hand wipes!
April 16th, 2009 at 4:43 am
I have never had brisket – it seems suspicious!
April 16th, 2009 at 5:00 am
haha! love a girl who enjoys her meat! I love that wide happy grin on your face!
April 16th, 2009 at 5:03 am
I’ve never cooked a brisket. I’ll have to give it a try. Sounds so easy!
April 16th, 2009 at 5:12 am
fabulous hunk o’ meat, indeed! miranda, i absolutely adore you for savoring your meat without embarrassment.
April 16th, 2009 at 6:11 am
Y U M!!! The next time I come to Texas I may have to stalk you and your kitchen…..
April 16th, 2009 at 6:15 am
ha. EAT THAT MEAT.
April 16th, 2009 at 6:20 am
Did I ever tell you I was a vegetarian when I lived in Texas. *giggle* Brisket scared me. hehe.
April 16th, 2009 at 6:21 am
OH, our brisket look delicious. My husband is a big fan of brisket.
Cheers,
elra
April 16th, 2009 at 6:29 am
Sweet, sweet brisket. One of my favorite finds upon coming to TX.
This recipe actually looks do-able, too. I might have to whip this up sometime.
April 16th, 2009 at 6:38 am
I never cooked a brisket!! You make me want to! I bet it smells intoxicating while it’s cooking. Looks so yummmy!!!!
April 16th, 2009 at 6:43 am
Can’t decide which I like more your brisket recipe or the picture of you eating the brisket!!!
Cynthia
April 16th, 2009 at 6:48 am
Looks yummy! I still need to try out a loaf of wheat bread in my new bread maker.
April 16th, 2009 at 6:55 am
I love BBQ and brisket! What a delicious meal!
April 16th, 2009 at 6:57 am
YUM we love de brisket in our house! No pies in my Dessert Week, for some reason I dont make them, but I should!
April 16th, 2009 at 7:15 am
This looks wonderful! The only thing missing is macaroni salad.
April 16th, 2009 at 7:26 am
Yum, yum, yum!! I might actually be able to pull this recipe off! Yay!
April 16th, 2009 at 7:48 am
Oh Duckie – you have me craving brisket. YUM!
April 16th, 2009 at 8:09 am
mmmm, homemade wheat bread.
April 16th, 2009 at 8:11 am
Oh, Duckie, don’t hate me….I’m not fond of red meat but I’ll take a slice of bread and the pie I know you’ll have for dessert!
~ingrid
April 16th, 2009 at 8:35 am
Is it weird that I could smell those ribs???
I’ve been craving ribs all week! Now Chilly is going to have to buck up for a rib dinner outing for me!
April 16th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Sounds yummy! We just got our first BBQ so we are BBQ central lately. I don’t have a dutch oven… (the term always makes me snicker!!)
April 16th, 2009 at 9:37 am
My gracious that looks good…
April 16th, 2009 at 10:23 am
You are so cute!! Hugs, Bobbi Jo
April 16th, 2009 at 10:25 am
I’ve heard that brisket is delicious but I’ve never tried it before. Your recipe sounds doable!
April 16th, 2009 at 11:24 am
I LOVE brisket! It is definitely my favorite of the BBQ-esque type foods. My mom used to make a big brisket for our holiday parties. She even did one for my bro and sil’s baby shower! So yum. I could eat a whole one myself.
April 16th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Oh my goodness, you are too cute! I better not let my husband see your site or he might leave his vegetarian wife (that’s me) for a cute, BBQ cookin’ gal! He, He!
Jen
Creative and Curious Kids!
April 16th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Oh, yeah…
YUM!
April 16th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
hahahaha- I was just telling Josh the other day as I read your blog how much you love meat. Perfect post
April 16th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
That first pic of you is a hoot! This looks and sounds so yummy!
April 16th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
oh how i love a brisket. i’m suddenly very hungry now
April 16th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Wow Duckie – what a wonderful old fashioned BBQ meal! It looks better than any restaurant! I wish I could come over and have a brisket sandwich!
XOXO
Jen
April 16th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Seriously…what is not to love about a hunk of meat? In a word, yum. When am I going to get an invite to Texas for a tasty BBQ treat from the Pond?
Also wanted to let you know that I will be working on my letter to approach different businesses re advertising starting next week. If you are interested, I could forward it to you so that you can use something similar for Marie Calendar’s.
-Francesca
April 16th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
YUM! I have onnnnneeee question: Can I just throw it in the slow cooker instead? I don’t have a dutch oven
Sad panda, I know. I’m working on it. But it looks fabulous! Your food posts always make my tummy rumble! 
April 16th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Oh yum…got any leftovers??
April 16th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Fun photos!! I would like a slice of the wheat bread!
April 16th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
If brisket isn’t heaven food, I don’t know what is! We’ll definitely try your recipe…thank you!!
April 16th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
I love me some brisket.
April 16th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
That looks great! I love the pictures of you eat it and enjoying it.
April 16th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
I heart briskets…but I don’t brake for Longhorns. BOOMER SOONER!!
Thanks for stopping by!
April 16th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
you and your meat!! looks yummy!
April 16th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Oo I love brisket. I haven’t had one in years.
April 16th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
It sounds very tasty. I wonder if you’d like the Milanese cutlet: a simple cutlet covered with breadcrumbs.
April 16th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
It should be illegal for you to post these pictures! You ALWAYS make me want to eat!
April 17th, 2009 at 2:25 am
LOVE brisket and yours looks delicious, you are too cute
April 17th, 2009 at 3:23 am
It’s such a crime that a) I’ve never had brisket and b)I’ve never had your brisket! It looks so lusciously good Duckie!
April 17th, 2009 at 5:41 am
I@ll be right over!!! (I wish!!) XXOO
April 17th, 2009 at 7:40 am
oh wow!! Tavo would be all over that
Looks like you are definitely enjoying that barbecue!!
April 17th, 2009 at 7:45 am
We “want” to love our brisket out here in Nevada….we just don’t know how. LOL But this looks like an easy (and tastey) way….I’m going to try it this weekend.
April 17th, 2009 at 10:11 am
YUM! I can tell it is lunch time. Too bad I will not be embarking on anything quite as delicious. sigh.
April 17th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
MMM…big hunk of meat….very enticing!
April 17th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
If only I would have dropped by yesterday. I could have used this recipe for the pot roast I made yesterday which cooked just as long. However, it did not fill the house with that down home aroma I was craving…Now, I have to eat the leftovers knowing I could have “got down” with your brisket:( Dang it!!!
April 17th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
YUMMERS!!!
Believe it or not, I’ve *never* had brisket. I know. Shoot me now.
That looks sooooo good though!
April 17th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Sounds totally yumptious, Duckie. Good job!
April 17th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
I have never had brisket and I have never even seen it at the store!!! Looks delish!
April 17th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
LOL – I’d love to come and have barbecue at the Pond some day.
April 17th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
ohh I am allll about BBQ! Looks delish!
April 17th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
All I can think is mmmmmm….
April 17th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
OH MY. How delish!!!!
April 18th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
that picture of you is hilarious. you make me laugh.
April 20th, 2009 at 7:10 am
I have tried to cook brisket a couple of time s- grr – can’t do it!
April 20th, 2009 at 7:39 am
I have never made brisket (but want to) – this looks amazing!