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Blackjack Brisket

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Created by: LVANDERHIDER
If you’re looking for a great way to spice up your next grill session, look no further than the delicious Blackjack Brisket. This simple recipe is perfect for any time of year and produces amazing results every time.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
SERVINGS 16 People

Ingredients
  

  • 10 pounds  untrimmed beef brisket
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer(optional)
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 2 cloves  garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon  salt
  • 1 tablespoon  pepper
  • 2 (18 ounce) bottles hickory smoke flavored barbeque sauce
  • 1 cup  blackstrap molasses
  • 2 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  •  Place brisket in a large roasting pan (disposable aluminum foil pan is fine). Pour beer over the meat, and place onion sections on top. Season with garlic, salt and pepper. Combine the barbeque sauce, molasses and liquid smoke; pour over the roast. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  •  Place pan on the center rack of the preheated oven, and bake for 6 to 8 hours, or until beef is fork tender. Remove from the oven and let stand for about 10 minutes before slicing across the grain into 1/8 inch slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 16gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 37.4gProtein: 29.4gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 15.6gCholesterol: 116.6mgSodium: 1229.4mgPotassium: 954.7mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 25.6gVitamin A: 149.5IUVitamin C: 1.3mgCalcium: 199.5mgIron: 6.6mg
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