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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.


