Best Odds Brisket Marinade

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Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches is a grilling and barbecue expert. He has written two cookbooks.
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Derrick Riches
Updated 05/20/21
Overnight Brisket Marinade
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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Marinate: 8 hrs
Total: 8 hrs 15 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Yield: 2 cups
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
1296 Calories
110g Fat
73g Carbs
3g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 1296
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 110g 141%
Saturated Fat 15g 76%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 4495mg 195%
Total Carbohydrate 73g 27%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 53g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 14mg 70%
Calcium 205mg 16%
Iron 9mg 51%
Potassium 1133mg 24%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Marinating is really a great way to make sure your smoked brisket remains tender and juicy. This overnight marinade will start the tenderizing process and work a lot of flavor into the meat. The best method here is to get a resealable bag large enough to hold the brisket and to make sure you get all the air out of the bag before you seal it.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup red wine vinegar

  • 1/2 cup olive oil

  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

  • 4 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons paprika

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Combine all ingredients and mix until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  3. Marinate brisket overnight. Discard marinade when done.

  4. Grill or smoke as directed by your favorite recipe.