Low Sodium BBQ Brisket
Savor the smoky, tender flavors of this **Low Sodium BBQ Brisket**, a guilt-free twist on classic barbecue that doesn’t skimp on taste. Perfectly balanced with bold spices like paprika, cumin, and smoked paprika, this brisket is coated in an aromatic dry rub and slow-cooked to perfection for eight hours. Swapping traditional high-sodium ingredients for a flavorful blend of unsalted beef stock, apple cider vinegar, honey, and low-sodium tomato paste ensures you get all the rich, tangy goodness of barbecue sauce without the salt overload. Ideal for a low-sodium diet, this recipe is a wholesome crowd-pleaser. Serve it with your favorite veggie sides or cornbread for a comforting, heart-healthy feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds beef brisket
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 cups unsalted beef stock
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste (low sodium)
Instructions
Trim excess fat from the brisket, leaving about 1/4 inch to ensure the meat remains moist during cooking.
In a small bowl, combine paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and ground mustard. Mix well to create a dry rub.
Generously apply the dry rub to the entire brisket, pressing it onto the meat to create a solid coating. Let the brisket sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C).
In a roasting pan, combine unsalted beef stock, apple cider vinegar, honey, and liquid smoke. Whisk in tomato paste until fully integrated.
Place the brisket in the roasting pan, fat side up, and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Insert the brisket into the preheated oven and let it cook for approximately 8 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 195°F (90°C) for perfect tenderness.
Once cooked, remove from the oven, and let it rest, still covered, for at least 30 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
Slice against the grain just before serving for maximum tenderness and flavor. Serve with your favorite low-sodium side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4668 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.5 g | 288% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.5 g | 422% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1706 mg | 568% | |
| Sodium | 6985 mg | 304% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.0 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.7 g | ||
| Protein | 552.6 g | 1105% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 463 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 68.4 mg | 380% | |
| Potassium | 7737 mg | 165% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
