easy brisket

  Let’s face it, there’s some brisket recipes out there that have so many steps in the process, it can be intimidating  for anyone that isn’t a BBQ pitmaster. Some call for you to wrap it in butcher paper and throw into a cooler to have  it rest for a couple of hours before smoking it again! But if you’re looking for an easy smoked brisket recipe that  will let you set it and forget it while you go do something else? Look no further than this simple 3 step recipe that  delivers a delicious  beefy meal.Brisket Smoking  Tips  Follow these easy tips for a successful and tasty brisket.Opt for a Choice or Prime Graded Brisket  Choice has a fair amount of marbling (fat to meat ratio) while Prime seems to have the best in terms of balance and  flavor. Some people swear by Wagyu, but the fat ratio is too high for what you pay for in our opinion. Select won’t  give you enough fat or flavor and is easy to dry out during a long smoke.Be sure to remove enough fat from the Brisket cap  You want only about ¼ inch of fat on the surface of the brisket.  Excess fat can prevent or delay the formation of the pellicle  which is the hard layer that forms while heat is applied to the meat. The pellicle holds the glaze formed by the  dissolving spices which eventually form the bark. Use a Nut Hardwood vs a Fruit Hardwood  Nut woods like hickory, oak, mesquite, and pecan tend to generate more smoke and stronger smoke flavors than fruit  hardwoods like apple and cherry.  We recommend using our Classic Blend Hardwood Pellets  with this recipe which contains a blend of Mesquite, Hickory, and Pecan hardwoods.  This recipe uses the  Pit Boss Beef and Brisket Rub seasoning

Classic Smoked Brisket

12-15 lbs Beef, Brisket

Pit Boss Beef and Brisket Rub

Turn your Pit Boss to smoke mode, let the fire catch and then set your grill to 225°F.  

While your grill is heating up, trim your brisket of excess fat (you’ll want to leave about ¼ of an inch of fat so the meat stays moist during the long cooking process) , and season with your favorite rub - whatever floats your boat! Place your brisket on the grates of the grill, fat side up. Let it smoke for about 8 - 10 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 190°F. 

Wrap in pink butcher paper and then wrap that in a towel. Let it rest in the cooler for up to an hour so the juices can sit. 

The day has just begun and dinner is done. Cook this brisket while you sleep.

Overnight Brisket

onions,

brisket

Kosher salt

black pepper

dry red wine

broth

tomatoes (optional)

Learn to cook this stunning, flavorful and mouthwatering Shoulder Roast that is easy enough for the novice, but impressive enough for anyone.  It is flavored with a Garlic Herb Rub marinade you will love.

Shoulder Roast with Garlic and Herbs

herbs

garlic,

olive oil

salt

beef

Olive oil

Reserved garlic/herbs mixture from roast

½ cup red wine

cornstarch (or matzo meal

water

beef broth, vegetable broth

No more messy pan searing, try our hack for an easier brisket with all our tried and true tips and techniques for the best brisket your will ever taste, jut as Jamie Geller made on the Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda.

EASY OVEN-SEARED SOY SILAN BRISKET

4-pound beef brisket, second

Extra virgin olive oil

soy sauce

silan (date honey)

A delicious Jewish pot roast that is cooked in spices until tender perfection.

The Best Jewish Beef Brisket

carrots

lbs baby potatoes (red

garlic (diced finely)

water (plus more if needed)

paprika

tbsp salt

Grab a large bowl and add your diced garlic, salt and paprika.

Crush down the garlic into the paprika and salt mixture to release the juices from the garlic.

Pre-heat a heavy bottom pan over the stove on high heat.

Now grab your brisket and trim off any excess fat. Some fat is fine.

Take your brisket and press it into your spice mixture making sure to coat the whole brisket well. You may have to pick up some of the spice mixture and press it on to the meat.

Once your pot is pre-heated, add your olive oil.

Now add your brisket and sear all sides well. If you have any remaining spice mixture that fell off the meat then make sure to throw that into the pot too. You want all of the spice mixture in your pan.

Once you have seared all sides of the meat, remove from the pan and place on a large plate and set aside.

Add a little water (about 1/2 cup) to your pan to deglaze it. Let it bubble up and scrape down any brown bits from the bottom.

Add your seared brisket to the slow cooker.

Pour the liquid from deglazing over top of your brisket. You should have enough liquid to come up about 1/2 inch up the side of your pan. If you do not, add more water until it does.

Place the lid on the slow cooker and set it to low.

Cook for 6-7hours or until the brisket is almost falling apart. This will depend on your cut of brisket and slow cooker how long it takes.

Now add your potatoes and carrots and coat them with the juices in the pot.

Cook for another hour.

Once the brisket is falling apart and tender and the vegetables are cooked, taste for seasoning.

If you are using the slow cooker

Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees

Add your seared brisket to a roasting pan.

Pour the liquid from deglazing over top of your brisket.

Top your brisket with aluminum foil and bake for 3 hours, making sure to baste the brisket every 45 minutes.

After 3 hours, add your potatoes and carrots to the brisket and coat them well with the juices from the pan.

Cover and cook for another hour.

After an hour, with a fork, check to see if the brisket is ready by poking it. If it slightly falls apart it is ready. Pierce the potatoes and carrots as well to check for doneness.

If you are using the oven

Grab a large platter and gently lift out your brisket and place it in the center of the platter.

Now scoop out your potatoes and carrots and place along the sides of the brisket.

Scoop out some of the pan juices from the pan and pour over the brisket and potatoes.

Serve immediately.

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