SOUTHWESTERN BARBECUED BRISKET WITH ANCHO CHILE SAUCE

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Southwestern Barbecued Brisket with Ancho Chile Sauce image

Provided by Jamie Purviance

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 tablespoon (packed) golden brown sugar
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder*
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 5-to 5 1/2-pound flat-cut (also called first-cut) brisket with 1/4- to 1/2-inch layer of fat on 1 side
4 cups hickory or oak wood chips, soaked in water 1 hour
4 disposable 6 x 3 3/4 x 2-inch mini aluminum loaf pans (for wood chips, if using gas grill)
2 11 3/4 x 8 1/2x1 1/4-inch disposable aluminum pans (for brisket)
Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Ancho Chile Sauce

Steps:

  • Mix first 7 ingredients in small bowl. Rub spice blend over brisket. Wrap brisket in plastic; refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • For charcoal grill:
  • Remove top rack from barbecue. Prepare barbecue (low heat). Light briquettes in chimney; pour onto 1 side of lower grill rack (you'll need to light more briquettes in chimney to replenish 2 or 3 more times during grilling). Drain 2 cups wood chips. Scatter 2 cups wood chips over coals. Return grill rack to barbecue. Heat barbecue to 300°F.
  • For gas grill:
  • Remove top rack from barbecue. Prepare barbecue (low heat). If using 2-burner grill, light 1 burner. If using 3-burner grill, do not light center burner. Drain 2 cups wood chips. Stack 2 mini loaf pans (one inside the other); fill with 1 cup wood chips. Stack remaining loaf pans; fill with 1 cup wood chips. Place pans over flame (if using 3-burner grill, place both pans on 1 lit side). Return rack to barbecue. Heat barbecue to 300°F. (If temperature rises too high on 3-burner grill, turn off burner without chips.)
  • Unwrap brisket and arrange fat side up in 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 1 1/4-inch aluminum pan; place pan over unlit part of barbecue. Cover barbecue. Cook brisket until instant-read thermometer inserted into center registers 160°F, adjusting vents or adding more charcoal as needed (if using charcoal grill) or adjusting gas levels (if using gas grill) to maintain temperature inside barbecue grill at 250°F, about 31/2 hours. Baste brisket occasionally with pan juices and add more drained wood chips as needed.
  • Remove pan with brisket. Discard pan and juices. Wrap brisket tightly in 2 wide sheets of heavy-duty foil. Place in clean 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 1 1/4-inch aluminum pan. Return to grill over unlit side, maintaining temperature inside grill at 250°F, until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of center of brisket registers 190°F, about 1 1/2 hours longer. Transfer brisket in pan to rimmed baking sheet. Let rest at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
  • Carefully unwrap brisket, saving any juices in foil. Transfer juices to small pitcher. Place brisket on work surface. Thinly slice brisket across grain; transfer to platter. Brush brisket with some of juices. Serve with any remaining juices and Ancho Chile Sauce.
  • * Available in the spice section of many supermarkets and at Latin markets.

joel Paredes
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I followed the recipe exactly and the brisket turned out perfectly. The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious.


Moses Nkhambala
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This brisket was amazing! The meat was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Thabiso Ngidi
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I've tried many brisket recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement.


Mis Rayna
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This recipe is a keeper! The brisket turned out perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amtul Batool
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This is the best brisket recipe I've ever tried. The meat is so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect.


ShariarNazim Esrak
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I'm not a big fan of brisket, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and the sauce was delicious.


Sidhuz 5911
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This brisket is a must-try! The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Jhuuu Jhjjj
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I followed the recipe exactly and the brisket turned out perfectly. The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious.


Mehboob Baloch
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This brisket was amazing! The meat was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


arifur arif
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I've tried many brisket recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement.


Itso Mutengo
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This recipe is a keeper! The brisket turned out perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Khaliqdad Khan
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I made this brisket for my family and they loved it! The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect.


Rebel Edits
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This is the best brisket recipe I've ever tried. The meat is so tender and the sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making this again.


Ponthias Ndambi
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I'm not a huge fan of brisket, but this recipe changed my mind. The ancho chile sauce is amazing and the meat is so flavorful.


Jim Datboi
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The brisket is always perfectly cooked and the sauce is divine.


Ss Brothers
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This brisket was a hit at my last party! The ancho chile sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and the meat was so tender it melted in my mouth.