Published July 1, 1998.
When developing our barbecued beef brisket recipe, we wanted to figure out a way to make cooking this potentially delicious cut of meat less daunting and less time-consuming. We weren't able to get the total cooking time below six hours in our brisket recipe, but we were able to make the job easier on the cook. Essentially, we cheated, cooking the meat over the grill for two hours to let in those all-important smoky flavors, then moving it to the oven, where it would have to cook for three or so more hours but could be left unattended.
Adjust the ingredient amounts or add or subtract ingredients, as you wish. For instance, if you cannot abide spicy hot food, reduce or eliminate the cayenne.
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