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Texas Thin Mop Sauce
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Texas Thin Mop Sauce

This Central Texas style mop is a thin, savory basting liquid, closer to a seasoned broth than a sauce, brushed onto brisket throughout a long smoke to keep the surface moist and build flavor without masking the beef and smoke.

Prep10 min
Cook10 min
Total20 min
ServingsMakes about 3 cups
DifficultyMedium
Rating★ 4.5

Why You'll Love This

  • Authentic Central Texas brisket basting liquid
  • Thin and savory, not sweet or thick
  • Keeps the bark from drying out during a long smoke

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A Few Ingredients

  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • … and 8 more

First Step

Combine the beef broth, cider vinegar, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce in a medium saucepan.

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