Plus, how to smoke one—without a smoker. When you learn how to cook brisket, you'll have a relatively affordable way to serve an ultra-satisfying beef dinner. For the ultimate in tenderness ...

The best rule of thumb is to factor about 1/2 lb. raw brisket per person, which will yield a rough average of about 1/4 lb. of cooked brisket per person. If brisket is the star of the show and few ...

Skim off the fat from the surface of the beef brisket cooking juices and add the remaining juices to the pan. Bring back to the boil, then turn the heat down and simmer very slowly for 15-20 minutes.

Rub this all over the brisket. Leave in the fridge to marinate for several hours, or overnight. An hour before you want to start cooking, remove the beef from the fridge so it can come up to room ...