Best 6 Best Ever Brisket Recipes

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When it comes to preparing a juicy and flavorful brisket, the quest for the "best ever" recipe can be a delightful culinary adventure. Whether you prefer a classic Texas-style smokehouse flavor, a Carolina-style tang, or a Memphis-style sweetness, there's a recipe out there to tantalize your taste buds. With patience, the right ingredients, and a few simple techniques, you can create a brisket that will have your friends and family raving.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DAD'S BEST BRISKET



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Make and share this Dad's Best Brisket recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 6h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 -7 lbs beef brisket
celery salt
garlic salt
onion salt
pepper
3 ounces liquid smoke
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce (I use KC Masterpiece)

Steps:

  • Center brisket on a large heavy piece of foil in a roaster; sprinkle with liquid smoke.
  • Sprinkle brisket with celery salt, garlic salt, onion salt, and pepper.
  • Fold sides of foil over to seal; refrigerate overnight.
  • 6 1/2 hour before serving, open foil and season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Reseal and cook in a slow oven at 300 degrees for 5 hours.
  • Uncover and Pour barbecue sauce over brisket.
  • Cook 1 additional hour, uncovered; let sit 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.3, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 175.8, Sodium 988, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 20.1, Protein 58.7

THE ULTIMATE BRAISED BRISKET



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (4 pound) beef brisket, first-cut
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
Coarsely ground black pepper
3 large carrots, cut into chunks
1 onion, halved
2 celery stalks, cut into chunks
1 head garlic, cut in 1/2
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, hand-crushed (recommended: San Marzano)
3/4 bottle dry red wine
1 bay leaves
1/4 bunch fresh thyme, leaves only
4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves only
1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Drizzle brisket liberally with olive oil then season the meat on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Place a large Dutch oven or heavy-based pot over medium-high heat and add a 3-count of olive oil. Place the brisket in the pot and sear on both sides to form a nice brown crust. Remove from pot and set aside before adding carrots, onion and celery. Brown vegetables, then add the garlic, tomatoes, red wine, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Add the brisket back to the pot, cover and roast in the oven for 3 hours until the brisket is fork tender.
  • Remove the brisket to a cutting board and let it rest for 15 minutes. Strain out the vegetables and pour off some of the excess fat, then pour over the brisket.
  • Slice brisket across the grain and serve over parsnip puree with roasted red onions and garnish with parsley.

OVEN-BAKED BRISKET



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Texans like brisket cooked on the smoker, but this recipe offers convenient prep in the oven. Sometimes I make extra sauce to serve on the side. Round out the meal with potato salad and slaw. -Katie Ferrier, Houston, TX

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 fresh beef brisket (4 to 5 pounds)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon onion salt
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
Dash hot pepper sauce
SAUCE:
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3 drops hot pepper sauce
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place brisket, fat side down, in a 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion salt, liquid smoke, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; pour over brisket. Turn brisket fat side up; refrigerate, covered, overnight., Remove brisket from refrigerator. Preheat oven to 300°. Bake, covered, 4 hours. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Spread over brisket. Bake, uncovered, 15-30 minutes longer or until tender. Cut diagonally across the grain into thin slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 1922mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 48g protein.

SIMPLY THE EASIEST BEEF BRISKET



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Simply the best and easiest beef brisket there is. Great recipe to make the day before and reheat to serve.

Provided by PMARRIE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 pound) beef brisket, trimmed of fat
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce
¾ cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Season the brisket on all sides with salt and pepper, and place in a glass baking dish. Cover with a layer of sliced onions. In a medium bowl, mix together the beer, chili sauce, and brown sugar. Pour over the roast. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 3 hours in the preheated oven. Remove the aluminum foil, and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Let the brisket rest and cool slightly before slicing and returning to the dish. Reheat in the oven with the sauce spooned over the sliced meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 142.2 mg, Sugar 28 g

THE BEST BEEF BRISKET



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This recipe was given to me by my mother in law. It is by far the best brisket/sauce that I have ever tried!

Provided by Juli9251

Categories     Meat

Time 3h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 lbs beef brisket
6 tablespoons kosher salt
3 medium onions, sliced
3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups ketchup
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon red chili powder
1/2 tablespoon oil

Steps:

  • Trim fat on briskett.
  • Soak brisket for 30 minutes in water.
  • Drain.
  • Sprinkle meat with kosher salt and let sit 30 minutes.
  • Rinse meat well.
  • Braise meat in olive oil until brown, approximately 8 minutes per side.
  • Reduce heat and add onions.
  • Brown.
  • Add garlic.
  • Remove meat.
  • Add all ingredients for sauce.
  • Stir well.
  • Put meat back in pan and simmer covered for approximately 3 hours.
  • Remove meat and reduce sauce.

BEST BEEF BRISKET RECIPE BY TASTY



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Whether you're celebrating Hanukkah or preparing a special Sunday meal, this slow-cooked, super juicy brisket is like hitting the dinner jackpot. Though refrigerating your cooked meat overnight is optional, it's a must here at Tasty. A well-rested brisket ensures beautiful, thin, flavorful slices (if you sliced it right out of the oven, the meat would completely fall apart). Serve the brisket with roasted vegetables and the reduced braising liquid for an extra mouthwatering moment.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 18h25m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 flat cut brisket
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon, plus more as needed
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 cups low sodium beef broth
1 can tomato puree
¼ cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 sprigs fresh thyme
4 dried bay leaves
½ teaspoon whole black peppercorn
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
5 carrots, cut into 1 in (2.54 cm)
½ cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot

Steps:

  • Turn the broiler on high.
  • Set the brisket in a large roasting pan. Season generously on all sides with 1½-2 tablespoons of salt and ground black pepper to taste.
  • Turn the brisket fat-side up and broil for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fat cap, until there is no white fat remaining. Flip and broil for another 5-6 minutes on the second side, until browned.
  • Preheat the oven to 275˚F (135°C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together the beef stock, tomato purée, red wine vinegar, honey, paprika, garlic powder, and cumin until well combined.
  • Make a bouquet garni: Fold a 6-inch square piece of cheesecloth in half and lay the thyme, bay leaves, and whole black peppercorns in the center. Fold the sides of the cheesecloth over the herbs and roll up to resemble a cigar. Tie with 3 2-inch pieces of twine to secure.
  • If the roasting pan fits on the stovetop, remove the brisket from the pan and set aside. Place the roasting pan on the stovetop and add the olive oil to the rendered beef fat in the pan. Heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. (Alternatively, remove the brisket from the roasting pan and pour any rendered beef fat into a large pot. Add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering.) Add the onions and carrots and season with the remaining teaspoon of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent, 6-8 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  • If using the roasting pan, spread the vegetables in an even layer and place the brisket, fat-side up, on top. (If using a separate pot, transfer the vegetables back to the roasting pan, spread in an even layer, and place the brisket on top.) Pour the beef stock mixture over the brisket and nestle the bouquet garni into the vegetables. Cover the pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Transfer the roasting pan to the oven and bake for 5-6 hours, until a fork can be easily inserted into the thickest part of the brisket.
  • Remove the roasting pan from the oven and let cool for about 1 hour at room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill overnight. Resting overnight is optional, but recommended. (The brisket should rest, covered, for a minimum of 1 hour before slicing; however, the meat will be very tender and fall apart easily).
  • The following day, preheat the oven to 200˚F (95°C). Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  • Remove the brisket from the braising liquid and transfer to the wire rack. Cover with aluminum foil. Transfer the brisket to the oven and bake for about 1 hour, until warmed through.
  • While the brisket is warming, make the sauce. Remove the bouquet garni from the braising liquid and scoop the solidified fat from the surface (it's okay if you don't get it all; you will skim the sauce as it simmers). Strain the vegetables from the braising liquid and set aside.
  • Transfer 3 cups of the braising liquid to a large, high-walled skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, and skimming the fat that rises to the surface, until reduced by about half. Transfer to a gravy boat or medium bowl.
  • When ready to serve, thinly slice the brisket against the grain. Serve with the vegetables and reduced braising liquid.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 16 grams

### Tips
  • Choose the right brisket: Look for a brisket that is well-marbled, with a good amount of fat. This will help the brisket stay moist during cooking.
  • Trim the brisket: Remove any excess fat from the brisket before cooking. This will help the brisket cook evenly.
  • Season the brisket: Season the brisket liberally with a rub of your choice. A simple rub of salt, pepper, and garlic powder is a good place to start.
  • Smoke the brisket: Smoke the brisket at a low temperature (225-250 degrees Fahrenheit) for several hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wrap the brisket: Once the brisket reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, wrap it in butcher paper or aluminum foil and continue smoking until the internal temperature reaches 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Rest the brisket: Once the brisket is done smoking, let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the brisket, making it more tender and flavorful.
### Conclusion Brisket is a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you smoke it, braise it, or roast it, brisket is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. With a little care and attention, you can easily make a brisket that is both tender and flavorful. So what are you waiting for? Try one of the recipes in this article today!

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