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prep time
6 h 25 min
cook time
3 h 50 min
ready time
10 h 15 min
Keto Saucy BBQ Brisket
In moderation, anyone can enjoy some delicious BBQ on a Keto diet. This Keto BBQ brisket recipe is made with whole beef brisket that marinates in a dry rub for hours. After marinating, you’ll make a homemade BBQ sauce from scratch. The BBQ sauce is sweet with a little heat. If you’re sensitive to spicy foods, you can omit the chili powder from the dry rub. You can also omit the chipotle peppers used in the BBQ sauce. Broil the brisket to give it an outer crust, then roast it in your oven until the meat falls apart. All the pulled, tender brisket is smothered in the BBQ sauce before it’s served. Since brisket usually comes in large portions, this is a great recipe for meal prepping or feeding a family or group.
Is BBQ sauce Keto?
Yes, BBQ sauce can be Keto-friendly! Your best option is to follow a Keto BBQ recipe like this one with a homemade sauce. Homemade BBQ sauce won’t have any added sugar. You’ll use Keto sweetener substitutes. You can use the BBQ sauce you make in this recipe on other meats you want to marinate as well.
How to serve brisket
Keto BBQ brisket tastes great as is, especially with that homemade BBQ sauce. To make it a meal, pick a high-fat side dish to pair with the brisket. If you like sandwiches, load the BBQ brisket into a Keto-friendly bun. You can even use this brisket recipe for your meal prep.
Carb Manager Keto side dishes
To add more fat to your meal, pair your BBQ brisket with some Low Carb Classic Mac and Cheese. It tastes even better than the boxed stuff! For another yummy BBQ side dish, make these Keto Sweet Corn Muffins. Use your muffins to absorb any extra BBQ sauce you have lying around.
Net Carbs
4.5 g
Fiber
2.6 g
Total Carbs
10.8 g
Protein
44.1 g
Fats
18.6 g
378 cals
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Ingredients
Beef Brisket Whole Separable Lean Only All Grades Raw
36 oz
Olive Oil
1 tbsp
Salt
1 tsp
Black pepper
1 tsp
Paprika
2 tsp
Chili powder
0.5 tsp
Cumin, ground
1.5 tsp
Onion powder
0.75 tsp
Garlic powder
0.75 tsp
Tomato, canned
14 oz
Beef broth
0.5 cup
Red wine vinegar
2.25 tsp
Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (Canned)
0.5 oz
Dijon mustard
0.5 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp
Brown Sugar Replacement
1.5 tbsp
Salt
0.5 tsp
Black pepper
0.5 tsp
Paprika
0.5 tbsp
Cumin, ground
0.75 tsp
Onion powder
0.5 tsp
Garlic powder
0.25 tsp
Recipe Steps
steps 7
10 h 15 min
Step 1
Prior to cooking the brisket, use your hand to massage olive oil into the raw flesh of the meat. Massaging the meat will help tenderize the flesh. Next, blend together a seasoning of salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder. Sprinkle the seasoning over the top of the brisket, and gently press it into the flesh with your fingers.Step 2
Place the seasoned brisket in a large Ziploc bag and marinate it in your refrigerator for a minimum of 6-12 hours. Next, start making your barbecue sauce by combining whole tomatoes from a can, beef broth, red wine vinegar, and whole canned chipotle peppers in a large pot on the stove. Cover the pot, and bring the ingredients to a boil. Boil the ingredients for about 10 minutes to soften the tomatoes and rehydrate the chipotle peppers.Step 3
Remove the pot from the stove, and let the ingredients cool down for a minute or two before adding them to a blender. Add dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce to the blender, then blend the ingredients until they’re all smooth. After blending, pour the liquid through a sieve back into your large pot to strain out any seeds and pulp.Step 4
Stir the remaining ingredients into the pot of BBQ sauce. Bring the pot to a boil, then let the sauce simmer over medium heat until it reduces and thickens. The sauce should be able to stick to the back of a metal or wooden spoon. Taste the sauce and adjust any seasonings as needed. Once the sauce is done, it will need to cool down for at least an hour before it’s used.Step 5
When the brisket is done marinating, turn your oven broiler on high heat. Spray a large sheet pan with pan spray, then arrange the brisket in the center of the pan. Cook the brisket under your broiler on a center rack in the oven for about 20 minutes. Every oven is different, so check that your brisket does not burn under the broiler.Step 6
Remove the brisket from the broiler, and change your oven temperature to 325 F (160 C). Use a marinade brush to sweep a layer of BBQ sauce across the top and sides of the brisket. Next, cover the tray with aluminum foil, then place it back in the oven. Cook the covered brisket for approximately 3 hours or until it’s tender enough to pull apart into shreds.Step 7
While the shredded brisket is hot on the tray, pour the remaining BBQ sauce over all the meat. Use a pair of tongs to fold the brisket and sauce over until all the meat is covered. Serve hot as is or in your favorite BBQ style. Add your favorite Carb Manager Keto side dishes to make a complete meal.
