Best 8 Tangy Spiced Brisket Recipes

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Calling all BBQ enthusiasts! If you're searching for a recipe that combines bold flavors with fall-off-the-bone tenderness, then look no further than tangy spiced brisket. This classic dish is a symphony of sweet, sour, and savory notes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or a special occasion dinner, the tangy spiced brisket is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. So, fire up your smoker or oven and let's embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to BBQ heaven.

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SPICED BEEF BRISKET WITH SMOKEY BBQ SAUCE (TEXAS)



Spiced Beef Brisket with Smokey BBQ Sauce (Texas) image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 to 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
One 14.5-ounce can beef broth
One 3- to 3 1/2-pound beef brisket
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 stick celery, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
One 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • For the rub: In small bowl, combine the sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Pour the beef broth into a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Using a paring knife, score the surface of the meat all over. Massage the rub into the meat. Cover the dish tightly with foil and roast until very tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours, adding water 1/2 cup at a time if the roasting juices start to dry up.
  • For the sauce: In a food processor, combine the garlic, celery, onion, tomato sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, smoked paprika, chili powder and salt. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth, scraping the side of the food processor bowl as needed with a spatula. Transfer the sauce to a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 30 minutes.
  • Brush 1/3 cup of the sauce over the surface of the brisket.
  • Slice the brisket into 3/4-inch pieces and arrange on a serving platter. Serve the extra sauce alongside.

TANGY BEEF BRISKET



Tangy Beef Brisket image

We like the sauce for my brisket over elk, moose and venison salami as well. And we also use it to spice hamburgers and hot dogs we sizzle on the grill. -Jacque Watkins, Green River, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h50m

Yield 12-14 servings (6 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, diced
1/2 cup butter
1 bottle (28 ounces) ketchup
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 boneless beef brisket (6 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the next nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes. , Place brisket in a roasting pan. Add 3 cups of sauce. Cover and bake at 350° for 4 hours or until tender, basting occasionally. Skim fat. To serve, thinly slice across the grain. Top with remaining sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 1033mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

SPICY SMOKED BEEF BRISKET



Spicy Smoked Beef Brisket image

Smoked brisket, perfect recipe for a sunny weekend day! Save the juices in a bowl for gravy.

Provided by Patty Meisenholder

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Roast Recipes

Time 6h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (5 pound) beef brisket
¼ cup ground paprika
¼ cup salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons black pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
wood chips
aluminum foil
½ cup Hot Chili/Red Pepper Sauce
½ cup beer
¼ cup brown sugar
½ medium onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring brisket to room temperature early in the morning, about 1 hour.
  • Whisk paprika, salt, sugar, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon for dry rub together in a small bowl. Apply rub liberally to the complete brisket and leave at room temperature while you prepare the smoker.
  • Preheat a smoker for indirect heat to 225 to 250 degrees F (107 to 121 degrees F) according to manufacturer's instructions. Add wood chips to the charcoal and place a small cast iron pan of water over the fire.
  • Lay brisket, fat-side up, about 8 inches away from the fire and smoke for 1 hour, maintaining the smoker's internal temperature at 200 to 225 degrees F (93 to 107 degrees F). Add 12 to 15 charcoal briquettes, replenish wood chips, and add more water to the pan; smoke for 1 more hour. Wrap brisket in aluminum foil, replenish charcoal, wood chips, and water, and smoke for 1 more hour.
  • Meanwhile, mix hot chili sauce, beer, brown sugar, and onion for finishing sauce until well combined. Remove brisket from the smoker and place on a second sheet of aluminum foil. Unwrap brisket, being careful of the hot steam, and pour finishing sauce over the meat. Re-wrap brisket tightly with both pieces of foil and return to the smoker.
  • Smoke brisket, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 1 more hour.
  • Remove brisket from the smoker and let it rest in the foil for 45 minutes. To serve, slice it against the grain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 3608.8 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

SPICY BEEF BRISKET



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My family fell in love with this brisket the first time I tried the recipe. The no-fuss preparation and long cooking time make it perfect to have simmering away while you take care of party preparations and other courses. -Mary Neihouse, Fort Smith, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 fresh beef brisket (3 to 4 pounds)
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place brisket on a rack in a shallow greased roasting pan. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over brisket. Cover and bake at 325° for 3 hours or until meat is tender. To serve, thinly slice across the grain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED BRISKET WITH TANGY MOP SAUCE



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 35

One 3-pound beef brisket, point cut
3 tablespoons reserved spice rub from Barbeque Chicken, recipe follows
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
One 12-ounce can beer
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
1/2 cup barbeque sauce
1 teaspoon freshly chopped garlic
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 yellow squash, sliced lengthwise in 1/2
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Coat the brisket on all sides with the spice rub. In a roasting pan add the onion, garlic and beer. Arrange the brisket in the roasting pan, loosely cover with foil and put it in the oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Combine all the mop ingredients in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and let cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Remove the brisket from the oven and put it on the grill. Add the liquid from the roasting pan to the mop sauce. Brush the brisket generously with the mop sauce and grill until the brisket develops a nice crust about 5 minutes per side. Make sure to brush the brisket about every 2 minutes with the mop sauce.
  • Transfer the brisket from the grill to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Cut the meat, against the grain, into 1/4-inch thick slices. Top with a bit of the tangy mop sauce and arrange on a serving platter.
  • In a small bowl add all of the spice rub ingredients. Stir together with a fork until well blended. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the rub for another use. Sprinkle the remaining spice rub over the chicken parts until well coated.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 8 to 10 minutes per side. If using an outdoor grill, heat the grill on low. Arrange the chicken on the grill, cover and grill over indirect heat until cooked through about 10 to 15 minutes per side.
  • While the chicken is grilling add all the barbeque sauce ingredients to a small pan and stir well to combine. Bring to a simmer over low heat and let cook for 5 minutes.
  • Brush the chicken with the barbeque sauce. Cook for 3 minutes, flip and brush the other side of the chicken with remaining sauce and cook and additional 3 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Reserve 2 thighs for another use. Arrange the chicken on a serving platter and keep warm.
  • Brush the squash with the canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side over direct heat. Remove from the grill to a cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with the chicken.

TANGY SPICED BRISKET



TANGY SPICED BRISKET image

Categories     Beef

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 large onions, sliced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (adjust to your heat preference)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups beef stock (unsalted or low salt)
1 cup ketchup
1 cup Heinz chili sauce
1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
8 to 10 pound brisket

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat & sauté onions in vegetable oil, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and most of liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Add halved garlic cloves and saute for 3 minutes more. Stir in spices and seasonings (paprika, thru thyme) and cook for 2 minutes. Set aside. In a large bowl, stir together the beef stock, ketchup, chili sauce and brown sugar (your brown sugar may be lumpy). If baking in oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place brisket in a baking dish or casserole, spread onion mixture over the top, then pour sauce mixture over the entire dish. Cover tightly with foil bake until very tender but not falling apart, about 3 to 4 hours. If making in a slow cooker (which I highly, highly recommend): Place brisket in a slow cooker, spread onion mixture over the top, then pour sauce mixture over the entire dish. Cover with the lid and cook it on LOW for 10 hours. For both methods, rest the dish: When the brisket is still hot, use a spoon to scrape off any large fat deposits adhered to the top and bottom of the brisket. (easiest to do when hot. The sauce will be de-fatted after it has chilled.) Chill entire dish in the fridge for several hours and up to one day; resting will significantly enhance the flavor and texture of the meat. An hour before you're ready to serve it: Preheat your oven to 300°F. Remove all of the fat that has solidified. Carefully remove the meat from its sauce and place on a large cutting board. Cut the brisket into 1/2-inch slices. If you like a smoother sauce, run it through a blender or literally just smash up the onion and garlic strands with a wooden spoon. They'll be so soft, that's all it takes. Carefully place the sliced meat back into the pan and spoon the sauce over the meat. Replace the lid or cover the dish tightly with foil and reheat in the oven until it is bubbling at the edges - about 30 minutes.

TANGY TEXAS BBQ BRISKET



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Make and share this Tangy Texas BBQ Brisket recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion salt
2 teaspoons celery salt
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
4 lbs well trimmed boneless beef brisket
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients, garlic salt through liquid smoke.
  • Rub brisket in spice mixture and put in a greased baking dish.
  • Cover dish and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  • Bring brisket to room temperature and pour 1/3 cup of Worcestershire sauce over brisket.
  • Wrap in foil and cook about 4 hours at 275 degrees.
  • Pour Barbeque sauce over brisket and cook for 1 more hour.

SPICE-RUBBED BRAISED BRISKET



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With its assertive coffee and spice rub, this brisket cooks long enough to become very tender. A final sear under the broiler thickens the sauce into a glaze for the top. This recipe calls for the lean first cut, also known as the flat cut, and works with the much fattier second cut, sometimes labeled the point cut or deckle. This dish is delicious the day it's made, but tastes even better prepared ahead of time. After chilling, the meat is easier to slice and the fat a snap to remove.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     dinner, meat, project, roasts, main course

Time 5h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons finely ground coffee
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 (4- to 5-pound) first-cut brisket
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
1 cup chicken stock or water
1 1/2 pounds cipollini onions or small shallots, peeled
1 cup lightly packed Italian parsley leaves with tender stems
1 teaspoon lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
2 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
Mashed potatoes, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the brisket: Heat oven to 300 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the coffee, smoked paprika, coriander, garlic powder, cinnamon, pepper and 2 teaspoons salt. Mix well and rub all over the brisket.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium. Add the oil and brown the brisket, taking care not to burn the spices, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add sliced onion, garlic and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the red wine, scrape up any brown bits and reduce the liquid by half. Add the pomegranate juice and stock. Bring to a simmer and return the brisket to the pot with the fatty-side up. Cover with the lid, place in the center of the oven, and braise until fork-tender, about 3 1/2 hours, basting every hour or so.
  • Uncover and nestle the cipollini onions in the liquid. Cover and braise in the oven for another 45 minutes. The meat should be very tender. Uncover and carefully transfer the meat to a cutting board. Let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Meanwhile, scoop the cipollini onions into a bowl with a slotted spoon. Pour the sauce into a fat separator or a tall container and remove as much fat as you can. Pour the sauce back into the pot, slice the meat and return it to the pot along with the onions, using a brush or spoon to encourage the sauce between the slices. Heat the broiler with the rack 8 inches from the heat source.
  • Partly cover the Dutch oven and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to simmer until the meat is completely warmed through. Remove the lid and transfer the Dutch oven to the broiler. Broil, basting a few times, until the sauce thickens and the top is glazed, about 8 minutes.
  • To serve, dress the parsley with the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper, and sprinkle over top along with the pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately with mashed potatoes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Brisket is a tough cut of meat, so it's important to choose one that has good marbling. This will help the meat stay moist and flavorful during the long cooking process.
  • Trim the brisket: Remove any excess fat from the brisket before cooking. This will help the meat cook more evenly and prevent it from becoming greasy.
  • Season the brisket generously: Rub the brisket with a flavorful spice rub before cooking. This will help the meat develop a delicious crust and lock in the juices.
  • Cook the brisket slowly and low: Brisket is a tough cut of meat, so it needs to be cooked slowly and low in order to become tender. The ideal cooking temperature is between 225 and 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the brisket rest before slicing: Once the brisket is cooked, let it rest for at least 30 minutes before slicing. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Tangy spiced brisket is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion meal. By following these tips, you can make sure that your brisket turns out perfect every time. So fire up your smoker or oven and get ready to enjoy this amazing dish!

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