Texas-style barbecue brisket
Texas-style barbecue brisket is a whole beef brisket, slow-smoked over wood for many hours until tender, originating from Central Texas. It's typically seasoned simply with a coarse salt and black pepper rub, known as a 'dalmatian rub,' and smoked using post oak or hickory wood.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates, and a single serving can range from 300 to 500 calories depending on the cut and portion size. It is a rich source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 750 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Zinc | 6 mg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 mcg |
| Selenium | 35 mcg |
| Cholesterol | 110 mg |
Per 1 serving (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The cooking method is a cultural cornerstone, emphasizing patience and the transformative power of smoke over low heat for 12-18 hours. Nutritionally, the long smoking process helps break down tough connective tissue into gelatin, making the protein more digestible while rendering much of the fat.
