Kittencal's Beef Brisket Or Beef Short Ribs

Plan ahead the brisket or ribs will need to marinate in the spice rub for 24 hours or more --- this recipe is for a 5-7 pound beef brisket, if you are making a larger one then double all ingredients --- servings and cooking time are only estimated depending on the size of your brisket --- i use my recipe#232433 for this, you may use you own favorite sauce.

Steps

A day ahead: grease a large roaster or a roasting pan.

Sprinkle the chopped onions in the bottom of the pan.

In a small bowl or cup mix together all rub ingredients.

Rinse brisket under cold water , then dry with a paper towel.

Rub the brisket lightly with vegetable or canola oil.

Rub the minced garlic and rub spices over both sides of the brisket , then place into the roaster pan / dish.

Pour the barbecue sauce over the top of the brisket , do not rub into the meat , as it will disturb the rub spices , just leave the sauce sitting on top of the brisket , some will drizzle over the sides , not to worry !.

Cover tightly with foil and place in the fridge.

The following morning turn the brisket over to fat side up.

Add in the 1 cup water and mix with the sauce in the pan.

With clean hands , rub the sauce all over the top of the brisket.

Cover very tighty return to the fridge until ready to cook (for at least another 2 hours.

Set oven to 325 degrees.

Remove from the roaster .

Ingredients

beef brisket, onions, fresh garlic, barbecue sauce, water, paprika, chili powder, light brown sugar, cumin, dry mustard, salt, black pepper