The quick answer is a big NO! Barbecue sauce is definitely not needed for something this rich and flavorful. It speaks for itself. If you need BBQ sauce on your brisket, then chances are something went wrong when cooking it. This brisket should melt in your mouth with so much amazing beef flavor, and you definitely don’t want to cover that up. But if you must, a little Sweet & Tangy BBQ Sauce can be on the side to dip in.