For a brisket good enough to be served in Texas, you'll need plenty of dry rub.
Marinated Beef Brisket Texas-Style
Ingredients You Will Need:
1/2 cup of your favorite dry rub
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons Madeira wine
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 whole beef brisket, 4 to 5 pounds
Combine the rub, lime juice, Madeira and olive oil in a blender. Process until it becomes a smooth paste. Or combine the ingredients in a small nonreactive bowl and stir into a paste. Scrape the paste from the blender or bowl. With your hands lightly oiled, rub the paste into the brisket, coating both sides well. Cover the brisket with clear food wrap, and marinate for a minimum of 36 hours in the refrigerator. Remove the brisket from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature (for about 1 hour) before you begin to cook.
When it is time to cook, preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Put the brisket in a roasting pan, and place in the center of the oven. Roast for 2 hours per pound, undisturbed. Remove the brisket from the roasting pan, and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. If you like, combine the pan juices with some warm barbecue sauce for serving. To serve, slice the brisket across the grain.
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