Beef Brisket
Ingredients
- 4 lbbeef brisket
- 2 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tsponion powder
- 2 tsppaprika
- 2 tspsalt
- 1 tspcracked pepper
- ½ tspcumin
- 1 tspchili
optional, or cayenne powder
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 2 cbarbecue sauce
- 3 tbspminced garlic
- 2 tbspbrown sugar
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tbspworcestershire sauce
- ½ tbspcayenne pepper
optional for heat
- 1 tspsalt
Directions
Slow cooker:
- 1
Spray inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place brisket in slow cooker bowl.
- 2
Combine seasoning ingredients together and pour over the brisket. Drizzle with oil and rub the seasoning all over the brisket.
- 3
Mix sauce ingredients together and completely cover brisket with half of the sauce. Refrigerate remaining sauce to use later.
- 4
Cover brisket with lid and cook on low setting for 8-10 hours, or high setting for 4-5 hours.
- 5
When brisket is tender, transfer onto an oven tray (or baking sheet), lined with parchment paper or foil.
- 6
Pour 1/4 cup of juices from the slow cooker bowl into the remaining sauce. Baste brisket with sauce and broil (grill) in preheated oven at 400°F (220°C) for about 10 minutes or until beginning to char and crisp on the edges. Baste again and broil (grill) until sticky and charred on the edges.
- 7
Rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to recirculate back into the meat before serving.
- 8
To serve, slice brisket thinly across the grain and serve with remaining barbecue sauce.
Pressure cooker:
- 1
Spray inside of a pressure cooker bowl with cooking spray. Place brisket, fat side up, into the pot and season brisket as above.
- 2
Mix sauce ingredients together and completely cover brisket with half of the sauce. Refrigerate remaining sauce to use later. Cover and seal according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- 3
Set to Manual at High Pressure and cook for 1:30 hours.
- 4
Quick release to remove steam and pressure, then unlock and carefully remove the lid. Set brisket onto oven tray and continue the recipe as above (FROM STEP 6).
Oven method:
- 1
Season brisket as above and place into a roasting tray.
- 2
Add 1 cup beef broth and 1 cup water to the base of the pan. Cover tightly with foil and cook at 350°F (175°C) for the first hour.
- 3
Reduce temp down to 300°F (150°C) and continue cooking for a further 3-4 hours, or until fork-tender.
- 4
Pour 1/4 cup of juices from the roasting tray into the remaining bbq sauce. Baste with sauce and broil (grill) in preheated oven at 400°F (220°C) for about 10 minutes or until beginning to char and crisp on the edges. Baste again and broil (grill) until sticky and charred on the edges.
- 5
Rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to recirculate back into the meat before serving. To serve, slice brisket thinly across the grain and serve with remaining barbecue sauce.
Beef Brisket
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About this Recipe
Craving fall-apart tender beef brisket without the restaurant price tag? This recipe delivers a deeply flavorful, juicy brisket cooked low and slow, perfect for your next family dinner.
The magic happens in two stages: a potent dry rub deeply seasons the beef with a blend of garlic, onion, and paprika, building incredible flavor from the start. Then, after a patient low and slow cooking process, the tender brisket is generously basted in a mouthwatering barbecue sauce, elevated with extra garlic, brown sugar, and Worcestershire for an unforgettable taste experience.
Prepare for a culinary journey that rewards patience. After a total of 4 hours and 10 minutes of dedicated cooking, you'll be treated to incredibly tender beef brisket, easily pulled apart with a fork. Each juicy bite bursts with a savory, slightly sweet barbecue flavor, brightened by garlic and with an optional warming kick from cayenne. This substantial dinner serves 8 hungry guests, offering a comforting and satisfying centerpiece for any gathering.
This recipe offers flexibility to tailor the heat to your preference. For a warming, spicy kick, be sure to include the optional chili in the dry rub and the optional cayenne pepper in the barbecue sauce basting mixture. If you prefer a milder flavor profile, simply omit these ingredients to suit your taste.
This luscious Beef Brisket is ideal for a satisfying family dinner or a weekend gathering. Its rich, deep flavors make it a show-stopping main course, pairing wonderfully with your favorite comfort sides to complete a memorable meal.