The Seasonings Buc-Ee's Uses On Its Iconic Brisket

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Despite humble beginnings as an unassuming Texas gas station, Buc-ee's has grown to become a cultural phenomenon that extends well beyond its home state. Known for being home to a sprawling array of gas pumps, clean and spacious bathrooms, and a wide selection of snacks, there are several can't-miss items for which Buc-ee's has gained the most fame. Whether you believe it or not, some of the most popular brisket in Texas actually comes from Buc-ee's. But what seasoning does the chain use to flavor its most famous offering?

The slow-smoked and hand-carved beef is complemented by a balanced blend of salt, pepper, and spices that gives it a recognizable flavor. The ingredients in the official Buc-ee's Texas Round Up Brisket Rub are a simple yet effective blend of sea salt and black pepper, followed by cumin, turmeric, dried garlic and onion, chili pepper, and sugar. To prevent caking, small amounts of soybean oil and silicon dioxide are also added.

In addition to being able to buy your favorite Buc-ee's snacks online, you can also purchase the brisket seasoning on Amazon. This way, whether near or far from your favorite roadside pit stop, you can easily prepare a brisket worthy of Buc-ee's.

Keeping the specific seasonings in mind, you can easily prepare your own version of the classic Buc-ee's brisket sandwich at home. To make a brisket inspired by the flavors of Buc-ee's, you'll want to start with the aforementioned Buc-ee's seasoning blend and a sizable cut of meat. Be sure to set aside at least 12 hours to smoke the brisket and achieve an ideal texture via a low and slow method. It's also important to trim excess fat from the beef prior to cooking.

For a Buc-ee's-style sandwich, grab a pair of soft hamburger buns to hold the pulled brisket. Make sure that the buns have enough density to hold up under the heavy sauce and beef. It's also ideal to use either a bottle of Buc-ee's Premium Recipe BBQ Sauce or a similar flavor like Stubb's Original BBQ Sauce. Buc-ee's certainly doesn't skimp on the sauce, and the mixture of sweet and tangy barbecue sauce with tender smoked beef brisket makes a winning combination. Piling all of that on a soft and fluffy bun provides the ultimate mouthfeel for a delicious and well-rounded sandwich.