Barbecued Brisket Recipe

Name: Barbecued Brisket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, more as needed; 1 whole beef brisket, about 5 pounds; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 or 2 large onions, chopped; 2 cups ketchup; 1/2 cup dry red wine or water; 1/4 cup wine or rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire or soy sauce; 1 tablespoon chile powder, or to taste; 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, more as needed
1 whole beef brisket, about 5 pounds
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 or 2 large onions, chopped
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup dry red wine or water
1/4 cup wine or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire or soy sauce
1 tablespoon chile powder, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven that can later be covered over medium-high heat for 2 or 3 minutes.
3
When it is hot, add oil, swirl it around, then add beef.
4
Sear meat for about 5 minutes on each side, seasoning with salt and pepper; when nicely browned, remove from pot.
5
Turn off heat under pot for a minute.
6
Add onion to pot and cook, stirring, over medium-low heat until softened, 5 to 10 minutes (if meat is very lean you might need to add a little oil).
7
Add all remaining ingredients, stir, and cook for about a minute.
8
Return meat to pot, nestling it in sauce.
9
Cover pan, put it in oven, and cook until meat is tender, at least 2 hours and probably closer to 3.
10
When it is done, you can refrigerate it in its liquid for 1 to 2 days before proceeding.
11
Light a charcoal or gas grill or heat broiler; rack should be about 4 inches away from heat source.
12
Drain meat and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
13
Grill or broil on both sides until brown and crisp, just a few minutes.
14
Meanwhile, skim cooking liquid of fat, warm gently, and use as sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, more as needed, 1 whole beef brisket, about 5 pounds, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 or 2 large onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Brisket falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecued Brisket

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