Keto Slow Cooked Oven Brisket (2025)

FAQs

Is brisket ok on a keto diet? ›

A proper Texas brisket is served with a simple salt and pepper rub and, most importantly, no sugary sauce. Sauce-free meat is definitely keto.

The best method to achieve this is 'low and slow' cooking, be it in an oven, BBQ, or smoker. Most briskets actually contain two muscles known as the 'point' and 'flat. ' The point is the thicker end of the brisket while the flat is the thinner end. The method below can be adapted to your cooking method of choice.

Preheat the oven to 300°F. Ovens can vary, so if you prefer, you can try a lower setting at 250-275°F. It will take longer, but it's another option to ensure you don't accidentally dry out your brisket.

It takes approximately 7 hours to cook a 5 pound brisket at the base temperature of 250°F. You can use an internal thermometer to gauge when it's done cooking. When the thermometer reads 195°F to 205°F (90°C to 96°C) that's the surest indication your brisket is ready to be removed from the smoker.

MEATS TO AVOID ON KETO

While most meats are keto-friendly, there are some that should be avoided due to their high carbohydrate count. These include: Battered or breaded meats, like chicken nuggets or fried fish filets. Meats served in sweet sauces, like barbecue sauce or Hoisin sauce.

Once you cook brisket, whether it be a whole packer brisket or another cut, it can shrink up to 50% of its initial weight. You'll need to take into consideration whether or not you trimmed the brisket before you began cooking it as well.

Cook low and slow with the brisket covered @ 300 degrees F for approx. 3-4 hours until meat temperature reaches 190- 200 degrees F. Remove from oven and let brisket set for approx. 10-15 minutes and then slice the brisket across the grain.

Experts suggest that the ideal internal cooking temperature of the brisket should be between 195 and 202 degrees F. One popular method to ensure that the brisket is cooked evenly is to pull the brisket off after it reaches 185 to 195 degrees F, wrap it and return it to the offset smoker.

Can you overcook brisket in a slow cooker? Cooking the brisket for too long can result in a lackluster texture and flavor. Make sure to check on the brisket starting at seven hours to see how it's progressing. Cooking it longer (such as 10 hours) will not necessarily result in better meat.

Often used for other meats that require long, slow cooking on the barbecue, such as ribs, the 3-2-1 method essentially involves firstly smoking the meat as it is for three hours, wrapping it for the second two hours, and finally finishing the cooking unwrapped for the last hour.

How long to cook brisket in the oven at 250 degrees? ›

Let the brisket cook till it's done…or at least that's what Arturo says! For real though, a good rule of thumb is to cook your brisket 60 minutes per pound at 250 degrees F, or until it reaches 180 F internal temperature. So, for an eight-pound brisket you will need to allot eight hours of cooking time.

I think the sweet spot for brisket is 225-250°F. This low temperature allows the brisket to render nice and slowly while having enough time to absorb all that smoke flavor. Cooking a brisket hot and fast can tighten up the connective tissue in the meat which will leave it tough and chewy.

Cook at about 225 degrees, maintaining the temperature with additional charcoal and wood chips, for 4 to 6 hours, or until the internal temperature of the meat's thickest part reaches 170 to 180 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. At this point, you can continue cooking it on the grill, or in a 225-degree oven.

We recommend smoking a 12 to 14-pound brisket (otherwise known as a full packer) for 8 to 9 hours at 225℉, Super Smoke mode, or until the internal temperature reaches 204℉. We then recommend letting it sit for an hour before slicing it.

Beef Brisket (1 thin slice (approx 4-1/2 in. x 2-1/2 in. x 1/8 in.)) contains 0g total carbs, 0g net carbs, 5.1g fat, 5.4g protein, and 69 calories.

Be mindful of the added sauces and seasonings that you use when preparing beef brisket, as some of these can be high in calories and sodium. Overall, beef brisket can be a part of a healthy and balanced weight-loss diet when consumed in moderation and prepared in a healthy way.

Beef has a few nutritious advantages over chicken, as it contains more iron and zinc. These substances are essential for our immune systems and brain development. However, chicken is much better for your cardiovascular health, because it has less cholesterol and saturated fat than beef.

1 Serving of chopped brisket (No Sauce or Adornments - RibCrib) contains 215 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 11% carbs, 43% fat, and 46% protein. This is a good source of protein (43% of your Daily Value).