Best 3 Turkish Coffee Rubbed Brisket Recipes

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When it comes to cooking a delicious and succulent brisket, there's no better way than using the Turkish coffee rub method. This unique technique infuses the meat with a rich and flavorful blend of spices, herbs, and of course, freshly ground Turkish coffee. The result is a tender, juicy, and aromatic brisket that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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

TURKISH COFFEE-RUBBED BRISKET



Turkish Coffee-Rubbed Brisket image

Provided by Michael Solomonov

Categories     Coffee     Roast     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Brisket     Cardamom

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 onions, peeled and quartered
2 large potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch-thick wedges
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 fennel bulb, cut into 1 1/2-inch-thick wedges
1 garlic head, unpeeled, sliced in half crosswise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon finely ground Turkish coffee or espresso
1 tablespoon smoked cinnamon (available from www.laboiteny.com) or regular cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
One 3 1/2- to 4-pound brisket, (first or second cut; Solomonov prefers well-marbled second cut)
Special equipment:
Heavy, large roasting pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place onions, potatoes, carrot, fennel, and garlic in a heavy roasting pan. Toss with olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a small bowl, combine coffee, cinnamon, cardamom, remaining 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Rub all over brisket and nestle brisket into vegetables to rest on bottom of pan. Roast until vegetables are lightly browned, 45 minutes.
  • Cover tightly with foil, lower oven to 300°F, and roast until fork-tender (you should be able to insert a roasting fork in the center and twist slightly with little resistance), 4 1/2 to 5 hours for first cut and 5 1/2 to 6 hours for second cut. As the brisket cooks, check on it every 45 minutes, adding 1/4 cup water to the pan if it starts to look dry. When the brisket is cooked, remove roasting pan from oven, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate with the vegetables until fat is solid, 8 to 24 hours. Transfer brisket to a cutting board and slice across the grain. Skim and discard fat in the roasting pan. Return brisket slices to the roasting pan with the vegetables and cooking juices.
  • To serve, preheat oven to 300°F. Transfer roasting pan to oven and heat brisket until liquid is melted and brisket and vegetables are just warmed through, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the brisket and vegetables to a serving dish, cover with foil, and reserve. Set the roasting pan over two burners on the stovetop and simmer the liquid over medium heat until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour the thickened pan juices over the brisket and serve.

MY MOM'S COFFEE-BRAISED BRISKET



My Mom's Coffee-Braised Brisket image

This is my take on the dish my mother served at virtually every special-occasion dinner of my childhood. And my mom's version was her take on the dish that her mother made. Brisket has a long history on the Jewish table, primarily because it was a very economical cut. Unfortunately, brisket is no longer cheap, but when cooked properly, it's still one of the beefiest and most flavorful pieces of meat you can find. Whether it's first or second cut (the flat or the point) matters less than making sure the meat has a nice layer of fat on one side. My grandmother made her brisket with carrots, potatoes, and Heinz Chili Sauce, which gave it a traditional sweet-and-sour flavor. My mother added the coffee--she doesn't remember why, but it's pretty brilliant, actually. Unlike stock, coffee is a braising liquid ready in minutes, and its deep, roasted flavors work really well with beef (that's why coffee makes a great addition to barbecue sauce). In my version, I add cardamom to evoke Turkish coffee, and I replace the sweetness of that chili sauce with the deeper flavor of dried apricots. You'll find braised eggs like the ones in this dish in cholent, or hamin, the Sabbath stew that is cooked slowly overnight and served on Saturday afternoon. They take on an almost creamy texture from the long cooking time, and as the coffee braising liquid penetrates the shells, it colors the eggs and subtly flavors them. I finish the whole dish with grated horseradish for a little bit of pungency to wake up the long-cooked flavors of the brisket. I make brisket over several days: The first day, the seasoned meat is refrigerated overnight and the next day, it's cooked. The brisket can be served then, but its flavor and texture are far better if it is allowed to rest in its braising liquid for another night, then warmed, sliced, and served the following day.

Provided by Michael Solomonov

Categories     main-dish

Time 21h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons finely ground coffee
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon ground black cardamom
1 brisket (first cut, about 4 pounds)
2 to 4 tablespoons canola oil
2 large onions (white or red), sliced
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 heads garlic, sliced in half horizontally
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 1/2 cups dried apricots
2 cups brewed coffee
8 large eggs in their shells
Grated fresh horseradish, for serving
Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Mix the ground coffee, salt, cardamom and black cardamom in a small bowl and rub into the brisket. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Put the brisket in a roasting pan and roast until the exterior has browned, about 20 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees.
  • Warm 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onions, carrots and the garlic, cut-side down. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened and browned, about 15 minutes, adding more oil if necessary. Add the tomato paste and cook until it reduces slightly, about 2 more minutes.
  • Transfer the vegetables to the roasting pan with the brisket. Add the dried apricots, brewed coffee and eggs in their shells. Add enough water to bring the liquid halfway up the side of the brisket.
  • Cover the pan tightly with two layers of foil, return to the oven and braise for 1 hour. Remove the eggs, gently tap them all over to make a network of small cracks and return them to the braise. Recover the pan with foil and continue cooking until the brisket shreds easily with a fork, about 3 more hours. Let the brisket cool in its braising liquid, then refrigerate overnight.
  • To serve, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Peel the cold eggs and slice the cold brisket, then return them both to the braising liquid and bake until warmed through, about 30 minutes. Serve the brisket slices with the peeled eggs, grated fresh horseradish and parsley leaves and spoon the broth over top.

COFFEE-RUBBED TEXAS-STYLE BRISKET



Coffee-Rubbed Texas-Style Brisket image

This delicious Texas-style beef brisket features a coffee-based dry rub that adds deep, smoky flavor to the meat.

Provided by mhodge18

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 22m

Yield 1 brisket, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups oak wood chips or 6 cups hickory chips
1 tablespoon ground coffee
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (4 1/2 lb) flat cut beef brisket (about 3 inches thick)

Steps:

  • Soak the wood chips in water at least 1 hour.
  • Combine coffee, salt, brown sugar, paprika, chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and black pepper in a bowl. Pat brisket dry; rub with coffee mixture.
  • Remove grill rack, and set aside. Prepare grill for indirect grilling, heating one side to high and leaving one side with no heat. Pierce bottom of a disposable aluminum foil pan several times with the tip of a knife. Place pan on heat element on heated side of grill; add 1 1/2 cups wood chips to pan. Place another disposable aluminum foil pan (do not pierce pan) on unheated side of grill. Pour 2 cups water in pan. Let chips stand for 15 minutes or until smoking; reduce heat to medium-low. Maintain temperature at 225°. Place grill rack on grill. Place the brisket in a small roasting pan, and place pan on grill rack on unheated side. Close lid; cook for 6 hours or until a meat thermometer registers 195°. Add 1 1/2 cups wood chips every hour for first 4 hours; cover pan with foil for remaining 2 hours. Remove from grill. Let stand, covered, 30 minutes.
  • Unwrap brisket, reserving juices; trim and discard fat. Place a large zip-top plastic bag inside a 4-cup glass measure. Pour juices through a sieve into bag; discard solids. Let drippings stand for 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into a bowl, stopping before fat reaches opening; discard fat. Cut brisket across grain into thin slices; serve with juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.1, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 210.9, Sodium 1448.7, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.4, Protein 71

Tips:

  • For the best results, use a chuck roast or brisket that is at least 3 pounds.
  • Be sure to trim off any excess fat from the roast before cooking.
  • Rub the roast generously with the Turkish coffee rub, making sure to get it into all the nooks and crannies.
  • Cook the roast in a slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours, or until it is fall-apart tender.
  • Serve the brisket with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

Conclusion:

This Turkish coffee-rubbed brisket is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual family meal. The coffee rub gives the brisket a unique and smoky flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook brisket, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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