Cook Brisket Like a Pro

Fiesta Brisket

No, you don’t need to be from the Lone Star State to cook brisket in the best Texas tradition. Here’s proof: Floridian Elisa Tacher sent us her recipe for Texas-style brisket, and we loved it. Test Kitchen Professional Norman King tried it out on a gas grill and an oven. Both methods are shown here. But no matter how you cook it, you’ll get credit for delicious brisket―deep in the heart of…your own dining room.

Trim the Fat

Trim excess fat, leaving only about 1/8 inch on the meat.

Marinating Brisket

Place brisket in a zip-top plastic bag and pour chile mixture over meat. Rub chile mixture into brisket.

Marinating Brisket

Grill Fiesta Brisket until a meat thermometer registers 195°. Tip: When buying brisket look for some fat (also called marbling) throughout the meat, which helps make it moist and tender.

Beef Brisket Recipes

The Guajillo chiles used in the marinade and Mexican oregano may be found on the spice aisle of specialty grocery stores or in Mexican markets.

• Beef Brisket Recipes:
   Fiesta Brisket
   Oven-Roasted Fiesta Brisket
   Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
   Curry-Apricot Barbecue Sauce
   Cilantro-Lime Barbecue Sauce